US President Donald Trump cheered Monday after a West Point military academy ceremony honoring “Saving Private Ryan” star and outspoken critic Tom Hanks was canceled.

The multiple Oscar-winning actor — who was also an executive producer for several acclaimed miniseries about World War II — was meant to be hosted by the academy’s alumni association later this month.

However news emerged over the weekend that this had been abruptly scrapped.

Trump, who has overseen a purge of perceived opponents across civil society and the government — including inside the US military — said he was pleased.

“Our great West Point (getting greater all the time!) has smartly cancelled the Award Ceremony for actor Tom Hanks. Important move!” Trump posted on his Truth Social platform.

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