President Donald Trump is calling actor Tom Hanks woke following West Point reportedly canceling an award ceremony for the longtime actor.
According to the Washington Post, the U.S. Military Academy at West Point had been set to honor Hanks, who has a long history of veteran advocacy, with the prestigious Sylvanus Thayer Award.
The ceremony had been set to take place on September 25 and the Washington Post says no reason was given for its cancelation.
On Truth Social, President Trump praised West Point for its decision not to hold the award ceremony for Hanks.
“Our great West Point (getting greater all the time!) has smartly cancelled the Award Ceremony for actor Tom Hanks. Important move!”
The President added that Hanks is woke and the award should not go to him.
“We don’t need destructive, WOKE recipients getting our cherished American Awards!!! Hopefully the Academy Awards, and other Fake Award Shows, will review their Standards and Practices in the name of Fairness and Justice. Watch their DEAD RATINGS SURGE!”
NPR adds in its report that Hanks will still receive the award, but there’s no word on whether a ceremony will take place.
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