President Donald Trump’s White House didn’t care about Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley’s wishes. They put him on a list without his permission.
Last week, Trump welcomed several athletes, including controversial NFL figures such as Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker and Hall of Fame linebacker Lawrence Taylor, to the White House as a part of his council on sports, fitness, and nutrition.
Saquon Barkley “shocked” to be on President Donald Trump’s list
Per Zach Berman of PHLY, Barkley claimed he’s not a part of the council, as he was not “prepared” to take on the duty required for the council.
“Barkley said he’s not a part of President Trump’s council on Sports, Fitness and Nutrition,” Berman wrote. “He was asked a few months ago and it wasn’t something he was prepared to take on. He was “shocked” that his name was mentioned.”
Saquon Barkley said he’s not a part of President Trump's council on Sports, Fitness and Nutrition.
He was asked a few months ago and it wasn’t something he was prepared to take on. He was “shocked” that his name was mentioned.
— Zach Berman (@ZBerm) August 4, 2025
20 people were included on the list
Per a press release from the White House, Barkley was named on a list of 20 people.
‘The Council will include Executive Director Catherine Granito, Chair Bryson DeChambeau, Saquon Barkley, Gary Bettman, Nick Bosa, Harrison Butker, Cody Campbell, Roger Goodell, Wayne Gretzky, Nelly Korda, Paul “Triple H” Levesque, Jack Nicklaus, Gary Player, Mariano Rivera, Tony Romo, Annika Sörenstam, Tua Tagovailoa, Lawrence Taylor, Matthew Tkachuk, and Mariano Rivera,” the release states.
The release was posted on Aug. 1 and has not been changed as of this publication.
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