OPINION:
They called him “Big Red.” He was Secretariat, the 1973 Triple Crown winner. Whoever saw the 1973 Belmont Stakes was fortunate to see one of the greatest horse races of all time. Secretariat moved like a freight train down the track that day, and no horse could catch him.
Secretariat had finished behind Sham in the Wood Memorial Stakes earlier that year — yet he went on to win the 1973 Kentucky Derby and ultimately the Triple Crown. He did brilliantly in all three races.
With this in mind, what can we conclude about the recent elections? Donald Trump suffered a defeat in 2020 but came back and won in 2024. He carried the Senate and House of Representatives for a trifecta — all three branches of government. One might call this his “Triple Crown” feat.
In 1973, Secretariat gained a huge fan base. In similar fashion, in 2024, numerous people rallied around Mr. Trump as he related to the people and sought to meet their needs.
Just as Secretariat defeated Sham, Mr. Trump triumphed against the sham tactics of the global elitists, liberals, Democrats and mainstream media. And just as the 1973 Belmont Stakes was one of the most impressive victories in the history of horse racing, the 2024 presidential election one of the most impressive political victories in American history.
The comparison should not be overlooked. May Mr. Trump bring new life to the American government during his second administration, and may God move through him to help this nation return to its Judeo-Christian values and foundation.
MICHAEL IMHOF
Aurora, Illinois
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