Donald Trump offered advice to a young volleyball player during a White House event on Wednesday, 6 May. The event was held to revive the Presidential Fitness Test, which had been phased out by Barack Obama.
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A young girl told Trump that she plays volleyball but intends to start playing soccer in the summer. Trump questioned her ability to 'smash the ball' in volleyball, referencing her height. After the girl admitted she struggled, Trump suggested that 'Soccer might be better' for her.
The comment drew mixed reactions, with some praising Trump's directness and others criticizing the advice as discouraging. The Presidential Fitness Test revival aims to promote physical activity among American youth.
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