Any time a strongman chooses some inherent immutable characteristic to justify their superiority, its usually because they are inherently inferior in almost every other way including politically and morally.

They have no other way to justify their power, so they pick something that is an inherent body characteristic instead. It's literally no different than saying "well i have a bigger dick than you, so shut up". It's the same.... f'ing... thing...

And the net result of all of this will be a weaker nation that descends into fascism and oligarchy.

Everyone advertises their assets and hides their liabilities, it's just normal.