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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsMiami Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa appointed to Trump's Council on Sports, Fitness and Nutrition.
Tagovailoa called his appointment "an honor," although "he is still figuring out exactly what it means."
"Trump also named Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley as a council member, but Barkley has since clarified that he declined the invitation."
"During the news conference in which he announced the council, Trump mispronounced Tagovailoa's last name before calling him a 'great guy' and urging him to stay healthy...The Dolphins quarterback laughed off the mispronunciation when asked about it Wednesday...When asked how his appointment came together, Tagovailoa said he didn't know why he was named."
https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/45914771/tua-calls-appointment-sports-fitness-council-honor
Walleye
(45,779 posts)sop
(19,802 posts)EdmondDantes_
(2,256 posts)My guess is this wasn't declined because he's since decided Trump is too toxic to be around. More likely more of a time commitment issue.
Blue Owl
(59,994 posts)Sogo
(7,361 posts)No real professional, especially Saquon, would entertain any distraction to their training.
rurallib
(64,923 posts)oasis
(54,269 posts)He couldnt get an appointment on a board of retired parking lot attendants.