Donald Trump has a pattern of going after his opponents, no matter how loyal their own fanbase is; just look at Trump's attacks on Taylor Swift . And now he's going after Tom Hanks, one of America's favorite movie stars and one of the most down-to-earth celebrities . Trump recently gloated over a cancelled ceremony in Hanks' honor. In doing so, he not only came off as unpresidential to many, andhe also showed his ability to make everything about himself and his ongoing obsession with awards and recognition.

In June 2025, Hanks was announced as the recipient of the Sylvanus Thayer Award, which is given by the West Point alumni association to someone "whose outstanding character, accomplishments, and stature in the civilian community draw wholesome comparison to the qualities for which

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