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Trump says he 'believes in race horse theory'

scienceJul 14, 2026261,490

During remarks today about Senator Lindsey Graham, Donald Trump said, "I'm a believer in the race horse theory," adding, "If you have problems, you have problems." The phrase drew immediate online attention, with multiple posts equating the comment to eugenics and Nazi-style racial theories and noting the apparent irony given reporting that Trump’s father had dementia. CNN’s recent coverage of Trump’s health and worldview documents related ideas: Trump has long described people as born with a finite amount of energy and downplays exercise, and former White House physician Ronny Jackson said Trump has "incredible genes, I just assume." The remark amplifies an ongoing theme in Trump coverage that emphasizes heredity and innate traits in accounts of his health and fitness beliefs. Expect continued scrutiny of the phrase from commentators and reporters seeking clarification or context in coming news cycles.

Aaron Rupar
@atrupar.com

Trump on Lindsey Graham: "His father died just about at the same age. I'm a believer in the race horse theory. If you have problems, you have problems. And he had some problems."

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