US EditionEagles running back Saquon Barkley declines invitation to join Trump’s sports council
PHILADELPHIA COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA, AUG 4 – Saquon Barkley declined the President's Council invitation due to NFL commitments despite being listed; the council aims to boost youth fitness amid a 42% national obesity rate, White House said.
- Saquon Barkley expressed surprise at being named to the President’s Council on Sports, Fitness and Nutrition, stating, 'I was definitely a little shocked.'
- Barkley declined the position due to other commitments, saying, 'My family thought it was probably in the best interest to not accept that.'
- Earlier this year, he informed his team about declining the opportunity to join the council, although he mentioned, 'I'm not really too familiar with it.'
- In response to criticism about his ties to Trump, Barkley remarked, 'Lol, some people are really upset because I played golf and flew to the White House with the President.
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