Watch live: Trump gives University of Alabama commencement address

President Trump is slated to deliver a commencement address Thursday evening at the University of Alabama.

His speech comes as Trump has been in a battle with higher education institutions over their policies on diversity, equity and inclusion, on-campus protests, alleged inaction on antisemitism and other areas. The White House has threatened funding at top schools as a way to pressure them to change their policies.

It also follows the administration's moves to dismantle the Education Department.

His remarks are scheduled to begin at 8 p.m. EDT.

Watch the live video above.