‘Sovereignty beat Journalism’: Trump allies claim Kentucky Derby result a clear metaphor

Several Donald Trump allies, including Georgia Rep Marjorie Taylor Greene, used the Kentucky Derby result to deliver a message

Published on: May 4, 2025, 06:30:35 IST

By Yash Nitish Bajaj

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Several Donald Trump allies, including Georgia Rep Marjorie Taylor Greene, used the Kentucky Derby result to deliver a message. They said Sovereignty beating journalism is a metaphor for ‘today’s times'. This comes after Godolphin-owned racehorse Sovereignty won at Churchill Downs on Saturday. The 3-year-old colt outran 3-1 favorite Journalism in the final stretch of the race.

Trump allies said Kentucky Derby results are a reflection of today's times (Getty Images via AFP)

Trump allies and MAGA supporters were quick to react to the Kentucky Derby result, saying Sovereignty, which is defined as the power that a country has to control its own government, beat journalism.

“Sign of the times. Sovereignty beat Journalism,” Greene wrote on X, platform formerly known as Twitter.

“Sovereignty just beat Journalism to win the Kentucky Derby. Welcome to America in 2025,” another person added.

“Sovereignty has Won Beating Journalism.😏” a third one tweeted with a sarcastic face emoji.

The ‘Sovereignty beating journalism’ phrase soon went viral on social media. President Trump has been critical of certain mainstream media outlets. He has on multiple occasions slammed CNN and The New York Times for publishing what he calls ‘fake news’. The 78-year-old's administration also briefly banned The Associated Press from White House press briefings after the news wire refused to refer to the Gulf of Mexico as ‘Gulf of America’.

Earlier this week, Trump signed an executive order to cut federal funding for NPR and PBS. The order instructed the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, which distributes funding to the PBS television and NPR radio networks, to 'cease direct funding' them.

CPB's president and CEO, Patricia Harrison, said in a statement on Friday that the president lacked the authority to withdraw the funding.

"Congress directly authorized and funded CPB to be a private nonprofit corporation wholly independent of the federal government," the statement said.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Yash Nitish Bajaj
Yash Bajaj is a Chief Content Producer with a strong foundation in US coverage, digital strategy, and audience-focused storytelling. As part of the US Desk at Hindustan Times, he covers a wide range of topics - from American politics to sports (NFL, NBA, derbies, MLB and more). Before joining Hindustan Times, Yash served as Deputy News Editor at Times Now, where he oversaw international coverage and led a team of six. In this role, he significantly expanded global traffic through strategic planning, SEO-driven content execution, and meticulous trend tracking across platforms. He is experienced in managing high-pressure breaking-news shifts, coordinating live coverage, and building newsroom systems that improve speed, accuracy, and reach. Prior to Times Now, Yash held a position at Opoyi, where he headed the Sports and US news team. He developed broad editorial strategies, guided reporters across multiple beats, and played a key role in recruiting and training new talent. His responsibilities also extended to social media management and experimenting with innovative content formats. A passionate NFL fan, Yash is a die-hard supporter of the Cincinnati Bengals and has followed Joe Burrow closely since his college days at LSU. Whether breaking down top players' latest performance, analyzing team performances, or tracking roster moves, he brings the same dedication and sharp storytelling to his sports coverage as he does to American politics and breaking news. When he’s not writing, Yash can often be found watching games or debating the latest NFL storylines with fellow fans. Yash holds a Bachelor of Mass Media (Journalism) from HR College, Mumbai University. His interests extend well beyond the newsroom: he is an enthusiastic explorer of AI tools, a movie buff with an ever-growing watchlist, and someone who enjoys unraveling conspiracy theories for fun.Read More

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