President Trump is seeking to appoint several notable figures from the sporting world, including New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick, to his newly reconstituted Sports Council. Here are the details.
What is the Sports Council?
The Sports Council, which falls under the auspices of the Department of Health and Human Services, is Trump’s rebranding of what President Obama termed the Council on Fitness, Sports, and Nutrition. Under Obama, and with the guidance of First Lady Michelle Obama, the council focused on improving nutrition for children. Under Trump, the council will seek to improve youth participation in sports.