Martina Navratilova explodes after Donald Trump rewards NFL s*x offender Lawrence Taylor with Presidential Fitness role

Martina Navratilova expresses her anger after US President Donald Trump gave a key role to NFL legend Lawrence Taylor, who is a registered s*x offender and former drug user. On Thursday, July 31, 2025, Trump signed an executive order to bring back the Presidential Fitness Test at a public event held in Orlando, Florida.

The program was once common in US schools but was stopped in 2012 during Barack Obama’s presidency. To support the comeback, Trump picked several big athletes to join the President’s Council on Sports, Fitness, and Nutrition, including WWE star Paul “Triple H” Levesque and Lawrence Taylor.

Martina Navratilova slams Donald Trump for picking Lawrence Taylor in government fitness team

Lawrence Taylor is among the best football players in NFL history, but some people are angry about his position because of his previous felonies.

Strong social voice and tennis legend Martina Navratilova took to social media to criticise Trump for this action.

On the same day the announcement was made, Martina Navratilova reacted strongly online. She wrote on X (formerly Twitter):“Nothing like hiring a s*x offender and a former drug abuser for this particular job…”A registered s*x offender, Taylor, who played for the New York Giants, was arrested in 2011 for engaging in sexual behavior with a minor.

Additionally, he fought drug addiction throughout and following his football career. Critics claim it is incorrect to allow someone with that type of history to help direct a nationwide adolescent and teen health program.This decision became even more controversial because Donald Trump himself has been linked to the Jeffrey Epstein scandal. Epstein was arrested for child trafficking and later died in jail in 2019. Donald Trump was once friends with Epstein, and though he denies any wrongdoing, his name has been brought up in related investigations.Also Read: Martina Navratilova Fires Back Hard After Bruce Pearl Blames Barack Obama For Racial Divide In America

Martina Navratilova calls Donald Trump “scared” over Jeffrey Epstein case links

Earlier this week, Martina Navratilova also reacted to Donald Trump’s latest claims about the Epstein case. On Monday, July 29, Trump accused James Comey and Merrick Garland of planting false evidence in the Epstein files to frame him. In response, Navratilova wrote on X,“He is scared…”She has been speaking up more about Donald Trump’s actions, especially when it comes to people he supports or hires. Many followers agreed with her posts, adding fuel to the debate over Lawrence Taylor’s appointment and Trump’s past connections.This move by Trump has started fresh arguments across the country about trust, role models, and public health.