President Trump Issues Statement on Kentucky Derby
May 02, 2026
May 02, 2026
WASHINGTON, May 2 -- President Trump issued the following statement on the Kentucky Derby:
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Today, I send my best wishes to all those gathered at Churchill Downs for the 152nd Kentucky Derby--our Nation's oldest continuously running sporting event and an iconic symbol of American strength, excellence, and grandeur.
As we commemorate 250 glorious years of American independence this year, the Kentucky Derby stands as an enduring testament to traditi . . .
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Today, I send my best wishes to all those gathered at Churchill Downs for the 152nd Kentucky Derby--our Nation's oldest continuously running sporting event and an iconic symbol of American strength, excellence, and grandeur.
As we commemorate 250 glorious years of American independence this year, the Kentucky Derby stands as an enduring testament to traditi . . .