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Teens worldwide aren't getting enough exercise -- especially girls

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The prosecution's case: Teens worldwide aren't getting enough exercise -- especially girls

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The defense's case: Teens worldwide aren't getting enough exercise -- especially girls

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A plausible opening argument escalates into an extreme case against Trump.

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The prosecution's case: Teens worldwide aren't getting enough exercise -- especially girls

Final verdict announced: November 6, 2026 at 9:01 AM ET

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Teens worldwide aren't getting enough exercise -- especially girls

NPR headline: Teens worldwide aren't getting enough exercise -- especially girls A new study looks at the recommended amount of daily exercise for adolescents — and how few are getting it. This paragraph is an excerpt/paraphrase of the linked original. It is not an unsourced AI claim.

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The extreme prosecution

Opening Argument

The prosecution argues that the alarming lack of exercise among teenagers, particularly girls, is a direct consequence of the Trump administration's policies. The prosecution alleges that the focus on deregulation has led to a culture where physical activity is deprioritized in favor of screen time and sedentary lifestyles.

Exhibit A: The Plausible Link

The prosecution submits that the rise of social media, which exploded during Trump's presidency, has contributed to a decline in physical activity.

The Domino Effect

The prosecution imagines that this trend will lead to increased healthcare costs, which will ultimately burden taxpayers.

The Hidden Danger

The prosecution urges that this lack of exercise is not just a personal issue; it is a national crisis that threatens the future of our workforce.

Closing Argument

In the prosecution's theory, the consequences of Trump's policies extend far beyond politics; they are affecting the very health of our youth.

Verdict

The prosecution alleges: The prosecution demands accountability for the dire state of adolescent health, linking it back to the leadership that allowed such a crisis to flourish.

Prosecution exhibits

  1. Prosecution theory: Trump's policies have led to increased screen time among teens.
  2. Prosecution theory: Increased screen time correlates with decreased physical activity.
  3. Prosecution theory: Decreased physical activity will lead to a national health crisis.

Reality Check

A new study looks at the recommended amount of daily exercise for adolescents — and how few are getting it.

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