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Public disputes concerning racism, racial stereotypes, discrimination, and alleged unequal treatment based on race.
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2 statements on this page. Dates: June 29, 2023 to September 14, 2026
2 matching statements. Dates: June 29, 2023 to September 14, 2026
2 published statements. Dates: June 29, 2023 to September 14, 2026
2 published statements. Dates: June 29, 2023 to September 14, 2026
2 statements on this page. Dates: June 29, 2023 to September 14, 2026
Role at the time: President of the United States
Statement summary
President Trump attacked Karl Rove on Truth Social after Rove criticized Bo French, saying Rove is "bad for the Republican Party" and "suffers from a major case of Trump Derangement Syndrome."
“bad for the Republican Party ... suffers from a major case of Trump Derangement Syndrome”
Texas Tribune report on Karl Rove telling a private Headliners Club lunch he will vote for French's Democratic opponent, and Trump's subsequent Truth Social response.
Trump defends French indirectly by attacking his most prominent critic, Rove, rather than addressing the substance of the UT Austin post, a defense of French by discrediting the condemnation.
Role at the time: Former president and Republican presidential candidate
Statement summary
Trump welcomes the admissions ruling and describes it as a return to selection based on merit.
“This is the ruling everyone was waiting and hoping for and the result was amazing. It will also keep us competitive with the rest of the world. Our greatest minds must be cherished and that’s what this wonderful day has brought. We’re going back to all merit-based—and that’s the way it should be!”
ABC News reproduces a statement Trump gave to reporter Rachel Scott on June 29, 2023, welcoming the Supreme Court admissions ruling.
Archived copy (opens in a new tab)Trump expressly approves the Court decision invalidating the Harvard and UNC admissions programs, describing the result as a return to merit-based selection.
