Trump Revives Fitness Test, Names NFL Stars to Council

President Donald Trump named Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, Eagles running back Saquon Barkley, and several other NFL athletes to the revived White House Council on Sports, Fitness, and Nutrition. Both Tagovailoa and Barkley expressed surprise at their appointment and uncertainty about the council's purpose, with Barkley noting he had declined the invitation but was still listed as a member. Trump also announced the return of the Presidential Fitness Test, which had been discontinued in 2012, as part of a broader initiative to promote health and fitness. The announcement event included Trump mispronouncing Tagovailoa’s name, which the quarterback took in good humor. Other appointees include Nick Bosa, Lawrence Taylor, and Harrison Butker, some of whom also indicated confusion regarding their selection. The council aims to promote youth participation in sports, physical activity, and good nutrition.