Donald Trump is seeing yet another big name in the NFL endorse him. The 47th President of the United States has done everything he can to try to build a relationship with the sports world during his second term. He has made consistent appearances at big time events, and now has a council with numerous active NFL players on it.
However, it was the latest addition that had fans talking.
“What Is He Doing?” New NFL Starting QB Joins Donald Trump’s Council, Fans Blindsided (Report)
Former president Donald Trump addresses invited guests and media during a press conference on Tuesday, Aug. 20, at the Livingston County Sheriff's Office in Howell. © Adam Vander Kooy/Special to the Daily / USA TODAY NETWORK
Former president Donald Trump addresses invited guests and media during a press conference on Tuesday, Aug. 20, at the Livingston County Sheriff’s Office in Howell. © Adam Vander Kooy/Special to the Daily / USA TODAY NETWORK
As a member of Donald Trump’s sports, fitness, and nutrition council, Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa has expressed his pride:
Tagovailoa joins two other current NFL stars on the council, Nick Bosa and Harrison Butker, who have been backers of Trump’s Maga movement. While Tagovailoa has not publicly expressed his support for the president, who once described NFL players who knelt for the national anthem as “sons of bitches”, he said he was happy to align himself with Trump.
“I think it’s pretty cool – it’s an honor, [to serve on the council]” Tagovailoa said on Wednesday. “I don’t know too much about it, but it’s an honor.”
Trump has revitalized the council under an executive order that will also being back the presidential fitness test for American children, which was phased out during the Obama administration.
Tagovailoa said he did not know why he had been named to the council. When Trump announced the council’s members he mispronounced Tagovailoa’s name. On Wednesday. the quarterback laughed off the president’s error.
Jun 10, 2025; Miami, FL, USA; Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (1) throws the football during mandatory minicamp at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images
Jun 10, 2025; Miami, FL, USA; Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (1) throws the football during mandatory minicamp at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images
“I don’t think he’s had the worst – I heard a couple worse at Alabama,” said Tagovailoa. “It is what it is, I don’t take that to heart.”
Earlier this week, Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley said he had declined his invitation to sit on the council.
“A couple months ago, it was brought to my team about the council,” Barkley told reporters after Monday’s Eagles practice session. “So I’m not really too familiar with it. I felt like that I am going to be super busy. Me and my family thought it would probably be of best interest to not accept that. I was definitely a little shocked when my name was mentioned. I’m assuming it’s something great, so I appreciate it but was a little shocked when my name was mentioned.”
NFL commissioner Roger Goodell will also be a member of the council.
Feb 9, 2025; New Orleans, LA, USA; President Donald Trump walks on the field before Super Bowl LIX between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Kansas City Chiefs at Ceasars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images NFL
Feb 9, 2025; New Orleans, LA, USA; President Donald Trump walks on the field before Super Bowl LIX between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Kansas City Chiefs at Ceasars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images NFL
Feb 9, 2025; New Orleans, LA, USA; President Donald Trump leaves the field after participating in a meet and greet with the honorary coin toss participants including family members of the victims from the terrorist attack, members of the New Orleans Police Department, and emergency personnel before Super Bowl LIX between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Kansas City Chiefs at Ceasars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images NFL
Feb 9, 2025; New Orleans, LA, USA; President Donald Trump leaves the field after participating in a meet and greet with the honorary coin toss participants including family members of the victims from the terrorist attack, members of the New Orleans Police Department, and emergency personnel before Super Bowl LIX between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Kansas City Chiefs at Ceasars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images
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