Triple H Joins White House Sports Council Under Trump Administration
WWE executive appointed to Presidential Council on Sports, Fitness, and Nutrition
WWE Chief Content Officer Paul 'Triple H' Levesque has been appointed to the Presidential Council on Sports, Fitness, and Nutrition following an executive order by President Donald Trump. The appointment was announced during a White House ceremony that included several other sports figures. President Trump described Levesque as someone 'you're not going to mess around with' during the introduction.
The White House shared a video of Levesque performing his signature water-spitting entrance after exiting the Oval Office. The social media post was captioned 'ARE YOU READY... TO MAKE AMERICA FIT AGAIN WHITE HOUSE X TRIPLE H.' The appointment comes as part of an expansion of the Presidential Council on Sports, Fitness, and Nutrition, which advises on national fitness and sports initiatives.
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- •Triple H appointed to fitness council
- •Trump expands sports advisory panel
- •Appointment tied to upcoming US events
Other sports figures appointed to the council included New York Giants linebacker Lawrence Taylor, golfer Bryson DeChambeau, and Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker. The appointments appear to align with preparation for upcoming international sporting events that will be hosted in the United States, including the 2025 Ryder Cup, 2026 FIFA World Cup, and 2028 Summer Olympics.
The announcement generated varied reactions on social media from both sports personalities and fans. UFC fighter Colby Covington responded with supportive comments, while the TKO Group, parent company of WWE and UFC, acknowledged the appointment. The council's focus appears to be on promoting fitness and sports participation across the country as part of the administration's domestic policy initiatives.