Overview

• President Trump signed an executive order on July 31 to revive the President’s Council on Sports, Fitness and Nutrition and bring back the Presidential Fitness Test in schools.
• Saquon Barkley confirmed he declined his council appointment, saying he was surprised by his nomination and unable to participate due to his NFL schedule.
• Barkley said the White House first approached his management team months ago about joining the council but he remained unfamiliar with the initiative.
• The official White House roster still lists Barkley among up to 30 members alongside athletes such as Harrison Butker and Tua Tagovailoa.
• The council’s mandate includes developing school-based programs to reward excellence in physical education and establishing a new Presidential Fitness Award.