West Point Cancels Tom Hanks Award Amid Scrutiny

West Point, a U.S. military academy, decided not to give an award to actor Tom Hanks.

The award, called the Thayer Award, honors people who aren't from West Point but help the country.

The decision came as the military schools are being looked at closely by the government under Donald Trump.

His son, Donald Trump Jr. supported the decision, criticizing the academy's recognition of 'woke leftwing celebrities.'

Hanks was to be recognized for supporting veterans and his roles in movies and TV shows that showed the military in a good light.

The academy's alumni group said the decision was to let the school focus on training soldiers.