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Trump Slams NIL Deals, Urges Regulation for College Sports

12/13/2025

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U.S. President Donald Trump called college name, image, and likeness (NIL) deals a disaster that harms college athletics and the Olympics.
He said colleges prioritize football over other sports, causing cuts in programs essential for Olympic training.
Many athletic departments struggle financially and cannot sustain high payments to players.
He supports congressional efforts such as the SCORE Act to regulate NIL payments, but progress has stalled.

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Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump called college name, image, and likeness (NIL) deals a disaster that harms college athletics and the Olympics.
He said colleges prioritize football over other sports, causing cuts in programs essential for Olympic training.
Many athletic departments struggle financially and cannot sustain high payments to players.
He supports congressional efforts such as the SCORE Act to regulate NIL payments, but progress has stalled.