{"id":26695,"date":"2025-05-04T19:54:38","date_gmt":"2025-05-04T19:54:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/usdailys.com\/?p=26695"},"modified":"2025-05-04T19:54:38","modified_gmt":"2025-05-04T19:54:38","slug":"president-donald-trump-speaks-out-about-the-kentucky-derby-after-skipping-the-event-at-churchill-downs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/usdailys.com\/?p=26695","title":{"rendered":"President Donald Trump Speaks Out About The Kentucky Derby After Skipping The Event At Churchill Downs"},"content":{"rendered":"

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United States President Donald Trump issued a statement on the Kentucky Derby ahead of the annual race.<\/p>\n

The 151st iteration of the prestigious racing event was hosted at Churchill Downs in Louisville this Saturday, with the venue having been the home of the Derby since its inaugural race in 1875.<\/p>\n

Trump has attended several major sporting events this year, including\u00a0Super Bowl<\/a>\u00a059 and the Daytona 500, but he did not make it to Churchill Downs this weekend.<\/p>\n

Still, he\u00a0released a statement<\/a>\u00a0prior to the event, praising what he described as\u00a0\u201can iconic American institution.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

\u201cThe Kentucky Derby is not only a stakes race, but also an iconic American institution and an elegant celebration of our culture, customs, and unwavering competitive spirit,\u201d his statement read.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Donald Trump Asserts America Is In A New \u201cGolden Age\u201d<\/h2>\n
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President Donald Trump (Photo via Twitter)<\/p>\n

<\/em>\u201cBefore our very eyes, we are witnessing a resurgence of the American economy, a rebirth of American strength, and a restoration of the American Dream,\u201d<\/em>\u00a0he added in his statement, which he concluded by wishing for a safe event and God\u2019s blessings.<\/p>\n

\u201cMay the best horse win!\u201d<\/em>\u00a0he wrote.<\/p>\n

Favorite \u201cSovereignty,\u201d trained by Bill Mott and ridden by Junior Alvarado, went on to triumph in the Derby.<\/p>\n

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