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Most of the stars nominated by Trump to serve on his revamped sports council have previous ties to the president

Cork Gaines   

Most of the stars nominated by Trump to serve on his revamped sports council have previous ties to the president
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Bill Belichick, Donald Trump, and Robert Kraft

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Bill Belichick and President Donald Trump.

President Donald Trump is set to name several All-Stars from the sports world to his revamped sports council and most have previous ties to the president.

Trump signed an order in February to change the goal of the "Council on Sports, Fitness, and Nutrition" to one that encourages children to play sports. Under President Barack Obama, the council was more focused on health and nutrition.

Among the stars named to the council are Bill Belichick, Mariano Rivera, three-time Olympic gold medalist Misty May-Treanor, Matt Damon, LouFerrigno, and Dr. Mehmet Oz.

Below we take a look at the biggest names on the council and their previous ties to the president.

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