Tua Tagovailoa shared his reactions to being appointed by President Trump to the Council on Sports, Fitness and Nutrition. He found the recognition to be an honor, despite humorously noting Trump's mispronunciation of his name. Tagovailoa showed good spirits, recalling worse pronunciations he had heard previously. He impersonated Trump, praising him while acknowledging his own confusion over the appointment's development. Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel contributed humor by stating that Tagovailoa was ordered by the president to stay healthy. Additionally, Tagovailoa spent time with members of Trump's family this offseason.
Tagovailoa expressed his surprise and honor at being appointed to the Council on Sports, Fitness and Nutrition, stating, "I think it's pretty cool. It's an honor."
Tagovailoa reacted humorously to Trump's mispronunciation of his name, saying, "I've heard a couple worse in Alabama. But it is what it is. I don't take that to heart."
Miami's quarterback echoed Trump's words humorously, stating, "He's a great guy, phenomenal guy. He's got to stay healthy. ... I liked that. I enjoyed it."
Miami Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel joked about Tagovailoa's appointment, saying, "I think he got an executive order to stay healthy, if I'm not mistaken."
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