Trump Steers Young Volleyball Player to Soccer — And Revives Controversial Fitness Test

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News (1 / 1) 06.05.2026 06:57 / Tim

An awkward Oval Office exchange left a young girl reconsidering volleyball after the president instantly sized up her jumping ability — and it ties into a broader push on youth fitness. Read on to discover the full story!

Oval Office Reality Check

While greeting a group of children at the White House, Trump asked one girl, “Can you get up high? Can you jump high?” When she admitted she “can't really jump high,” he told her she might be better off trying soccer instead, according to reports.

Fitness Test Makeover

The encounter came as Trump announced plans to bring back the Presidential Fitness Test, replacing the program tied to Michelle Obama’s “Let’s Move” initiative. “We're bringing it back,” he said, adding sarcastically, “Thank you, Barack, very much. Great job.”