[BRL]

He is a showman who likes to make people feel good. I say that as a compliment.

[Mollypitcher1]

These officers will go on serving their country with the incredible memory of having been welcomed in the Oval Office by the President of the United States, their Commander-in-Chief. It is a memory that will last forever.

[grania]

I don't think this is showmanship. President Trump's biography shows his path to becoming the civilization-saving leader he is today. Anyone who listened to his campaign speeches realizes how transparent he is about his beliefs and how he got there.

What's my point? Teenage Donald Trump was sent to a military academy for high school. There, he studied military history and strategy. He shared dorm space with those who served in Viet Nam. He respects and understands the military. One has to assume this was a sincere and spontaneous desire on President Trump's part to bond with these future Green Berets.

Just a guess....one can't help but suspect that West Point is very happy with its future with President Trump as CIC.

[CyberAnt]

I actually think there’s more to it than that .. I think the President does it so the military will actually realize they now have a President WHO SUPPORTS THEM, and appreciates them.

After all, they have been dealing with an anti-military government for 8 years. Many of them just left the military because of how they were treated - lied to; many of them have suffered greatly under horrible treatment from the VA.

So, I think President Trump really wants our military - who we depend upon to defend us - to really believe they are important to us and we really do appreciate their sacrifices.