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 Monday, Aug. 4, however, Barkley said he declined a spot on the council.
“Couple months ago, it was brought to my team about the council. So, I’m not really too familiar with it. I felt like that I’m going to be super busy so me and my family thought probably the best interest to not accept that,” Barkley said. “So, was definitely a little shocked when my name was mentioned. But I’m assuming it’s something great. So, appreciate it. But was a little shocked when my name was mentioned.”
Back in April, Barkley visited Trump at his golf course in Bedminster, New Jersey, before flying back to Washington, D.C., with the president on Marine One. The visit sparked backlash across social media despite Barkley never outwardly supporting Trump. Barkley later reacted to the criticism in a post on the social media platform X.
lol some people are really upset cause I played golfed and flew to the White House with the PRESIDENT. Maybe I just respect the office, not a hard concept to understand. Just golfed with Obama not too long ago…and look forward to finishing my round with Trump ! Now ya get out my…
— Saquon Barkley (@saquon) April 28, 2025“lol some people are really upset cause I played golfed and flew to the White House with the PRESIDENT,” Barkley posted. “Maybe I just respect the office, not a hard concept to understand. Just golfed with Obama not too long ago…and look forward to finishing my round with Trump ! Now ya get out my mentions with all this politics and have amazing day.” He closed out the post with a crying laughing emoji.
Barkley and other members of the Philadelphia Eagles later visited Trump at the White House in a ceremony celebrating their Super Bowl win. Jalen Hurts, A.J. Brown, and DeVonta Smith were among the notable Eagles players who did not attend.
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