President Trump’s order to reestablish presidential fitness tests
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president Donald Trump White House officials confirmed by Fox News will be reestablished in executive orders on Thursday for the Presidential Council and Presidential Fitness Tests on Sports, Fitness and Nutrition.
“President Trump wants to ensure that future generations in America are strong, healthy and successful,” White House press chief Karoline Leavitt said in a statement. “President Trump hopes that every young American has the opportunity to emphasize a healthy, active lifestyle.
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President Donald Trump will throw the 2018 World Cup ball, which he received as a present from the Russian President at a joint press conference after a meeting at the Presidential Palace in Helsinki on July 16, 2018. (Yuri Kadobnov/AFP via Getty Images)
Several professional sports figures will be present, including Bryson Dechambeau and Harrison Butker. Annika SorenstamPaul “Triple H” Levesque, Laurence Taylor, and Cody Campbell. Dr. Stephen Soloway is also taking part in the event.
Deccanbo will chair the council.
With the signature of the executive order, Trump is set to address “a widespread outbreak of health and fitness with a time-tested approach celebrating the exceptionality of American sports and fitness traditions.”
The executive order directs councils to create “a school-based program that rewards physical education excellence and develops standards for the President’s fitness award.” The Council will partner with professional athletes, sports organizations and other athletic figures to support.

Left President Donald Trump will shake hands with Kansas City Chiefs defensive tackle #95 before an NFL Super Bowl LIX football game against the Philadelphia Eagles in New Orleans on Sunday, February 9, 2025. (AP Photo/David J. Philip)
Trump is scheduled to sign the executive order later Thursday.
President Dwight D. Eisenhower founded the President’s Youth Fitness Council in 1956, and in 1966 President Lyndon B. Johnson founded the President’s Physical Fitness Award.
Trump has been a leading figure in the sports world since his second term of presidential campaign began. He was seen in several college football NFL Games and UFC events.

From left, Washington Commander Josh Harris and NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell Watch will be presented to President Donald Trump during an event announcing the 2027 NFL Draft will be held in Washington, DC on Monday, May 5, 2025 at the White House oval office. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
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He recently pressured Washington Commander and the Cleveland Guardians to return to former team nicknames, the Redskins and the Indians, respectively.
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