Miami Dolphins' Tua Tagovailoa Joins U.S. President's Council on Sports, Fitness, and Nutrition
After practice on Wednesday, Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa confirmed his acceptance of an invitation to join the U.S. President's Council on Sports, Fitness, and Nutrition. During the announcement, he lightheartedly dismissed Donald Trump’s mispronunciation of his name, even impersonating the former president's speech about him.
Comparison with Other Athletes
Unlike Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley, who declined the invitation, Tagovailoa agreed to participate in the council, which was established to promote youth involvement in sports and encourage active lifestyles among children as part of the United States' 250th-anniversary celebrations.
Public Reaction and Personal Response
As one of 30 members serving two-year terms, Tagovailoa’s inclusion drew attention when Trump struggled with pronouncing his Hawaiian surname during the announcement.
Responding to the slip, Tagovailoa joked, “I don’t think he had the worst pronunciation; I’ve heard worse back in Alabama,” and added, “I don’t take that to heart.”
He then hum...