Trump restores Presidential Fitness Test

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., at the event, recalled the previous tradition of awarding the top 15% of performers in the presidential fitness test with a badge of honor.

By Ben Whedon

Published: July 31, 2025 4:41pm

President Donald Trump on Thursday signed an executive order to restore the Presidential Fitness Test.

Among the most high-profile were Harrison Butker of the Kansas City Chiefs and golfer Bryson DeChambeau.

Butker declared that he was "excited to do my part to help make American healthy again."

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., at the event, recalled the previous tradition of awarding the top 15% of performers in the presidential fitness test with a badge of honor.

He further highlighted the importance of bringing back the spirit of competition to help bolster American physical health.