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On Wed, 20 May 2026 17:53:51 -0700
Roger Rhino <
not@my.home> wrote:
Remember the awkward moment in his speech at Liberty
University where he quoted a verse from "Two Corinthians"?
Yes...so???
The 2017 Commencement AddressAs a sitting president, Donald Trump
delivered his first commencement address at Liberty University on May
13, 2017.Key Messages: He urged graduates to ignore critics, stating,
"Nothing is easier or more pathetic than being a critic". He also
encouraged them to embrace their faith, follow their passions, and
remain steadfast in the face of opposition.Milestones: He used his
speech to praise the university's growing athletic program, formally congratulating the school on its approval to join the NCAA Football
Bowl Subdivision (FBS)
The 2016 ConvocationOn January 18, 2016, Trump visited Liberty
University to address the student body during Convocation.Key Messages:
He spoke about the value of persistence, telling students to "never,
ever give up". He also stressed the importance of protecting
Christianity and unifying the country.Highlights: This appearance
gained significant media attention when Trump humorously struggled to
quote the Bible during his speech, referring to "2 Corinthians" as "Two Corinthians".
The 2012 ConvocationBefore his political campaigns, Trump appeared as a business leader and visionary at Liberty University's Convocation on
September 24, 2012.Key Messages: He shared insights on his business
career, the secrets to achieving success, and emphasized the necessity
of handling pressure while prioritizing faith and family.Highlights:
Trump waived his usual multimillion-dollar speaking fee as a gift to
the university.
They seemed to like him regardless:
https://www.liberty.edu/news/2016/01/18/semester-kicks-off-with-packed-convocation-featuring-donald-trump/
Echoing his 2012 description of Trump, Falwell introduced him as rCLone of the greatest visionaries of our time.rCY
rCLDonald Trump has stunned the political world by building an unlikely coalition that crosses all demographic boundaries,rCY Falwell said.
rCLDonald Trump is a breath of fresh air in a nation where the political establishment from both parties has betrayed their constituencies time
and time again with broken promises and a continuation of the status
quo. rCa Donald Trump shuns the censorship that is rooted in political correctness and speaks the plain, common sense truth that so many have
been longing to hear.rCY
As Trump made his way to the stage, the Republican front-runner was welcomed to the worldrCOs largest Christian university with a warm standing ovation.
rCLGet those teleprompters out of here,rCY Trump said in his slick New York drawl, promising plenty of the off-the-cuff, blunt rhetoric for which
he is popular, rCLwe are going to have some fun.rCY
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