As the day winds down, we take a moment to focus on the upcoming events. Soon, we'll be turning the page to the next chapter, but first, let's take a look back at the previous page. And what better way to do that than with a little humor?
Today, in the Oval Office, President Donald Trump found himself surrounded by a group of young sports champions. As he signed off on a student fitness test award, he couldn't help but make a joke about his own lack of athleticism. At 79, he candidly admitted that he barely works out.
Of course, the occasion was meant to celebrate the young athletes and their achievements, but Trump couldn't resist making it about himself. "It is a beautiful day to celebrate America's athletic champions and traditions and physical fitness, and all of those things," he said before jokingly adding, "I work so hard on a personal basis. I work out so much – about one minute a day max.
If I'm lucky." It's no secret that Trump is not a fan of physical exertion, unless it involves golf. In fact, according to a 2017 New Yorker profile, he sees exercise as pointless and believes people should conserve their energy. On the other hand, he has advised Americans to sleep as little as possible, claiming to only need four hours of sleep a night.
Instead, he fuels himself with Diet Coke and fast food. Some have speculated about Trump's physical and mental health, especially after mysterious bruises appeared on his hands and swollen ankles during a recent trip to Florida. And let's not forget his outbursts on social media, particularly on his new platform, Truth Social.
In the past, he has called Bruce Springsteen a "dried up prune" and posted an expletive-riddled rant about the situation with Iran. Turning 80 on June 14, Trump is the oldest person to be inaugurated as the president of the United States. Whether you agree with his politics or not, you have to admit that he's still full of energy and has a sense of humor about his own lack of athleticism.
So, let's all take a moment to laugh and congratulate the young athletes who are truly the stars of the show. And who knows, maybe one day Trump will join their ranks and work out for a whole two minutes. Only time will tell.