Saquon Barkley says he declined spot on Trump’s fitness council – NBC10 Philadelphia
By: | Published: 2025-08-05 03:37:00 | Source: www.nbcphiladelphia.com
Philadelphia Eagles superstar Saquon Barkley says he declined a spot on President Donald Trump’s council focused on fitness and healthy living.
On Thursday, July 31, 2025, President Trump signed an executive order reviving the Presidential Fitness Test as well as his Sports, Fitness and Nutrition Council.
“The Council will also play an important role in restoring tradition to college athletics, including reforming the broken transfer portal and keeping men out of women’s sports,” a White House spokesperson wrote.
The spokesperson stated that Barkley along with other current and former athletes, including Wayne Gretzky, Jack Nicklaus, Mariano Rivera, Tony Romo, Lawrence Taylor, and Tua Tagovailoa, would be part of the council.
During a press conference on…
