At an Oval Office ceremony on May 5 where he signed a proclamation for National Physical Fitness and Sports Month, 79-year-old President Donald Trump joked about his exercise habits, claiming he barely works out and tossing out a self-deprecating quip to the crowd. Read on to discover the full story!
Trump marked the return of the Presidential Physical Fitness Award while flanked by Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and schoolchildren, using the moment to poke fun at his own routine as he signed the proclamation.
RFK Jr. told reporters that Trump urged someone in the cabinet to attempt a 50-mile hike, saying there are plenty of athletic aides who could do it. The HHS chief also lauded Trump’s weekend golf walks, saying the president walks long distances on the course and could handle the challenge.