President Trump announced the dismissal of chef José Andrés from the President's Council on Sports, Fitness and Nutrition (PCSFN). Trump cited a lack of alignment with his administration's vision, alongside dismissing other officials. However, Andrés claimed he had already submitted his resignation prior to the announcement, stating his two-year term was up. He highlighted accomplishments during his tenure, including initiatives for kids’ nutrition and activity. Andrés, known for his humanitarian efforts, received the Presidential Medal of Freedom from Biden earlier this month and has been a vocal critic of Trump since 2015.
But not so fast, the chef retorted a little over six hours later: 'I submitted my resignation last week ... my 2 year term was already up,' Andrés wrote on X.
Andrés and the three others named 'are not aligned with our vision to Make America Great Again,' Trump wrote.
Earlier this month, President Biden had also awarded Andrés with the Presidential Medal of Freedom for his humanitarian work.
Famous figures often hold brief terms on the PCSFN. During President Trump's first term in office, he appointed volleyball player Misty May-Treanor, football player Herschel Walker, and baseball player Mariano Rivera as co-chairs.
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