Donald Trump on the military

This week, I will reinstate any service members who were unjustly expelled from our military for objecting to the COVID vaccine mandate with full back pay. (Applause.) 

And I will sign an order to stop our warriors from being subjected to radical political theories and social experiments while on duty.  It’s going to end immediately. (Applause.)  Our armed forces will be freed to focus on their sole mission: defeating America’s enemies. (Applause.) 

Like in 2017, we will again build the strongest military the world has ever seen.  We will measure our success not only by the battles we win but also by the wars that we end — and perhaps most importantly, the wars we never get into. (Applause.) 

My proudest legacy will be that of a peacemaker and unifier.

~ Donald J. Trump, 47th president of the United States, inaugural address, January 20, 2025