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Trump's Controversial Speech Attacks Trans Athletes and Distorts Facts

5/5/2025

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In a controversial commencement speech at the University of Alabama, Donald Trump targeted transgender women athletes, citing a trans weightlifter's achievements. He also perpetuated falsehoods about the 2020 election and economic data, distorting facts about women's sports, egg prices, and gas costs, while boasting about his administration's record.

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In a controversial commencement speech at the University of Alabama, Donald Trump targeted transgender women athletes, citing a trans weightlifter's achievements. He also perpetuated falsehoods about the 2020 election and economic data, distorting facts about women's sports, egg prices, and gas costs, while boasting about his administration's record.