Trump turns Obama-era youth health policy on its head as school fitness benchmark returns

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Trump turns Obama-era youth health policy on its head as school fitness benchmark returns

Updated 4 days ago
Fox News
Bloomberg
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Trump to sign a presidential memorandum restoring the competitive fitness test for students as part of his push to Make America Healthy Again. This cluster currently includes 2 articles from 2 sources.

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This cluster currently includes 2 articles from 2 sources. Sources in this event include Bloomberg, Fox News.

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Trump turns Obama-era youth health policy on its head as school fitness benchmark returns
Fox News5/5/2026

Trump turns Obama-era youth health policy on its head as school fitness benchmark returns

President Donald Trump delivers remarks as he signs an official proclamation. FIRST ON FOX: President Donald Trump will sign a presidential memorandum Tuesday restoring the Presidential Fitness Test Award, according to the White House, reviving a competitive school-based fitness program phased out during the Obama.

Trump to Sign Memo Bringing Back Presidential Fitness Test Award
Bloomberg
Bloomberg
Lean Left
5/5/2026

Trump to Sign Memo Bringing Back Presidential Fitness Test Award

President Donald Trump is slated to sign a memorandum Tuesday that brings back the Presidential Fitness Test Award, according to a White House official, part of a broader effort by the administration to revamp US public health policies.