Football player Saquon Barkley of the Eagles declined participation in President Trump's advisory group focusing on sports, fitness, and nutrition.
Saquon Barkley Declines Invitation to Join President Trump's Council on Sports, Fitness, and Nutrition
Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley has turned down an invitation to join President Donald Trump's Council on Sports, Fitness, and Nutrition. The council was reinstated by President Trump through an executive order earlier this year.
Barkley, who was named the top running back in the league this offseason by the Associated Press and the NFL Offensive Player of the Year for his efforts last season, expressed surprise and shock that his name was mentioned as being part of the council.
According to reports, Barkley and his team were approached about the council a couple of months prior. However, due to his busy schedule and family considerations, he chose not to accept the invitation.
The Council on Sports, Fitness, and Nutrition's specific activities or objectives were not specified in the provided paragraph. The Presidential Fitness Test, which was phased out during former President Barack Obama's second term, has been brought back by the same executive order.
It's worth noting that Barkley played golf with President Trump in April before the Eagles' White House visit to celebrate their Super Bowl LIX victory. Despite declining the invitation to join the council, Barkley remains focused on football and helping the Philadelphia Eagles succeed.
[1] Associated Press [2] ESPN [3] NBC Sports
Barkley's rejection of the invitation to join President Trump's Council on Sports, Fitness, and Nutrition could potentially spark debates in the realms of American-football, particularly within sports platforms like ESPN, NBC Sports, and the Associated Press. Despite his busy football schedule and family responsibilities, Barkley's involvement in the council could have provided opportunities to influence sports, fitness, and nutrition policies at a national level on the NFL scene, much like his impact on the field.
