Two South Florida sports stars have been named under the newly created President’s Council on Sports, Fitness and Nutrition.
President Trump announced Friday, Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa and Florida Panthers star Matthew Tkachuk would be joining the new council. But it's not without controversy.
One of the council’s stated goals is quote “keeping men out of women's sports,” an anti-trans talking point frequently discussed by the administration.
It is unclear how much of a role Tagovailoa or Tkachuk will play as neither has publicly commented on their involvement.
Another member is Eagles running back Saquon Barkley. He says he was not informed of his inclusion, nor would he participate.
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