DeChambeau Joins President’s Council on Sports as Trump Advances College Sports Reforms and Faces MAGA Debate on Marijuana Rescheduling

Golf professional Bryson DeChambeau has joined the President's Council on Sports, Fitness, and Nutrition, expressing his commitment to addressing America's obesity crisis and promoting healthier lifestyles. DeChambeau highlighted his surprise and honor at President Donald Trump's personal invitation to participate in the council. Meanwhile, President Trump has become actively involved in college sports politics, engaging with issues such as Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) rights, athlete-employee status, transgender participation, and the future of the Olympic pipeline. On a separate front, Trump is considering reforms to federal marijuana policies, a move that has sparked debate within the MAGA movement. Some prominent MAGA figures caution against loosening restrictions, fearing negative societal impacts, while others, like Indiana Governor Mike Braun, suggest federal rescheduling could accelerate state-level legalization efforts. Senator Jim Banks has voiced opposition to marijuana legalization in Indiana. These developments illustrate the administration's multifaceted approach to sports, health, and drug policy issues.