Trump Hosts Registered Sex Offender Lawrence Taylor at White House Fitness Event

President Donald Trump announced the revival of the Presidential Fitness Test, a program discontinued in 2013, at a White House event that drew significant controversy due to the presence of Lawrence Taylor, a former NFL linebacker and registered sex offender. Taylor, who pleaded guilty to sexual misconduct related to a 16-year-old trafficked girl, stood alongside Trump and was given the microphone during the event, prompting public outrage given the initiative's focus on children's health. The event, intended to promote discipline and American excellence in youth fitness, instead highlighted ongoing concerns about Trump's associations, especially amid renewed scrutiny of his ties to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Trump defended his actions while facing criticism for inviting Taylor and for his handling of Epstein-related controversies, including his claim that Epstein "stole" a 16-year-old employee from his Mar-a-Lago club. Other sports figures, such as golfer Bryson DeChambeau and NFL kicker Harrison Butker, also participated in the event, which Trump framed as part of a broader "Make America Healthy Again" agenda. The controversy underscored the chaotic and divisive nature of Trump's presidency, especially regarding issues of power and accountability.