Trump to Name Belichick to President’s Council on Sport, Fitness, and Nutrition
Saturday, May 05, 2018
New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick is expected to be named to President Trump’s Council on Sport, Fitness, and Nutrition, according to The White House.
Belichick would serve on the council for a term of two years.
Trump & Belichick Relationship
GET THE LATEST BREAKING NEWS HERE -- SIGN UP FOR GOLOCAL FREE DAILY EBLASTThe relationship between Trump and Belichick is not a secret.
While Trump was on the campaign trail, he bragged about the support that he was getting from Belichick, Patriots owner Robert Kraft and Patriots quarterback Tom Brady.
During a New Hampshire rally on the night before the election, Trump read an endorsement letter from Belichick.
Most recently, according to the New York Times, Trump called Belichick on the phone to talk about Brady’s status for the upcoming season.
Brady has yet to report to the Patriots offseason workout program.
Other Members
Along with Belichick, the council includes some of the greatest athletes of all-time such as Mariano Rivera, Herschel Walker, golfer Natalie Gulbis and three-time Olympic beach volleyball gold medalist Misty May-Treanor.
The group will focus on encouraging kids to play sports.
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