Trump Celebrates Kentucky Derby, Proclaims 'New Golden Age' for America
Former President Donald Trump issued a statement ahead of the 151st Kentucky Derby, praising the event as an ‘iconic American institution’ and heralding a ’new Golden Age’ for the nation.
In a statement released hours before the start of the 151st Kentucky Derby, former President Donald Trump lauded the event’s significance as a symbol of American culture and competitive spirit. The statement, released as 19 thoroughbreds prepared to race 1.25 miles around Churchill Downs in front of 150,000 spectators, reflected on the historical context of the Derby, which first commenced in 1875 amidst America’s westward expansion and industrial boom.
Trump’s message connected the past to the present, suggesting that the current era marks the beginning of a ’new Golden Age’ characterized by a resurgence of the American economy and a restoration of the American Dream. He emphasized his administration’s commitment to continuing the work of national reform and the rekindling of America’s greatness.
The former president extended his best wishes to the competitors and fans of the Derby, hoping for a safe and successful event. He concluded with a prayer for divine blessings on the United States and a wish for the best horse to win. The favored horse for the race, Journalism, was set to start from the No. 8 post amidst predictions of a rainy day, adding an element of challenge to the historic race.