Actor Tom Hanks’s planned West Point honour is cancelled as President Donald Trump praises moves against critics of his administration.
United States President Donald Trump has praised a decision by the prestigious military academy West Point to cancel a ceremony honouring Oscar-winning actor Tom Hanks, a frequent critic of Trump.
Trump, who has sought to purge critics from government institutions and crack down on dissent, celebrated the move in a social media post on Monday.
“Our great West Point (getting greater all the time!) has smartly cancelled the Award Ceremony for actor Tom Hanks. Important move!” Trump said. “We don’t need destructive, WOKE recipients getting our cherished American Awards!!!”
Hanks, who has starred in numerous films set during World War II and been an avid supporter of veterans of the armed services, has been a sharp critic of Trump.
