Trump Brings Back Controversial Fitness Test With Star-Studded Cast!

2025-08-01 18:00:42.384

President Donald Trump reinstated the Presidential Fitness Test for American children, a program that was discontinued during the Obama administration. The test, which includes a 1-mile run, sit-ups, and stretching exercises, was described by Trump as a "wonderful tradition." The re-establishment of the test is part of a broader initiative by Trump to promote sports and fitness among young people. He also signed an executive order to revitalize the President’s Council on Sports, Fitness, and Nutrition, appointing a council comprised of athletes and sports figures, including controversial figures such as former New York Giants linebacker Lawrence Taylor, a registered sex offender. The council will develop criteria for a Presidential Fitness Award and address issues in college athletics, such as the transfer portal. The announcement comes as the US prepares to host major sporting events, including the 2025 Ryder Cup, 2026 FIFA World Cup, and 2028 Summer Olympics. The original Presidential Fitness Test, introduced in 1966, was replaced by the Youth Fitness Program in 2012, which shifted focus from athletic performance to overall student health. The program's evolution was partly influenced by Michelle Obama's "Let's Move" initiative aimed at reducing childhood obesity. Among those appointed to the council are Bryson DeChambeau, Annika Sorenstam, and Paul "Triple H" Levesque. The inclusion of Taylor and Butker, who have made controversial statements, has generated criticism.