Trump Targets College Sports

New Executive Order Defends Student-Athletes, Preserves Scholarships, and Pushes Back Against Woke Agendas

President Donald J. Trump on Thursday signed a powerful new executive order aimed at restoring integrity, fairness, and stability to college sports—an American tradition under siege by leftist legal challenges and unchecked profiteering.

The order bans all “pay-for-play” arrangements, ensuring that student-athletes are not bought and sold by outside groups looking to exploit young talent. At the same time, it allows players to continue earning legitimate compensation through name, image, and likeness (NIL) deals—so long as those deals comply with federal standards.

“My administration will not stand by while radical interests and greedy institutions destroy what makes college sports great,” Trump said. “We’re protecting scholarships, tradition, and fairness for every student-athlete in America.”

A Strong Stand for Student-Athletes and Traditional Values

The order also directs the Secretary of Labor and the National Labor Relations Board to shield non-revenue sports from being cut, and instructs the Attorney General and the Federal Trade Commission to crack down on legal and antitrust abuse targeting college athletics.

Trump’s administration is responding to growing concern about the chaotic NIL landscape, where state-by-state rules have led to unfair recruiting practices and millions being spent to lure athletes—especially in football and men’s basketball.

Since 2021, student-athletes have been able to profit from their name, image, and likeness, but without federal oversight, the system has spun out of control. This executive order seeks to create one national standard, bringing clarity, consistency, and common sense back to college sports.

Preserving an American Institution Under Attack

“It is the policy of my Administration that all college sports should be preserved and, where possible, expanded,” the executive order declares.

Trump’s move reflects growing public frustration with how political correctness and woke agendas have infiltrated nearly every level of American life—including sports. His administration is once again stepping in to protect what matters most: our youth, our values, and our heritage.

Trump’s Second Term: Fighting for Sports, Fairness, and Freedom

This is far from the first time President Trump has taken a bold stance in defense of American sports:

• He signed an executive order banning transgender athletes from competing in women’s sports, fulfilling a major campaign promise.
• He called for the Washington Commanders to return to their historic Redskins name, a move supported by millions of fans.
• Trump has proudly hosted college wrestling champions, baseball teams, Super Bowl winners, and even attended the Daytona 500 and UFC fights, showing he’s a president who truly loves American sports.

Looking Ahead

A House subcommittee recently passed a bill that would create a national standard for NIL sponsorships, further supporting the Trump administration’s push for order and transparency.

With this new executive order, President Trump is once again putting America First—this time on the playing field. While others politicize or profit, he’s fighting to protect scholarships, promote fairness, and preserve the soul of college sports for generations to come.