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Trump Urges Overhaul of NIL Policies to Save College Sports

12/16/2025

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U.S. President Donald Trump criticized the current Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) policies, saying they threaten college athletics and the Olympics.
He spoke at an event with the 1980 Miracle on Ice team, arguing colleges may cut lesser sports to fund football, which he said could harm future Olympic athletes.
He urged federal intervention to overhaul NIL, warning that without swift action colleges could face significant challenges.

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U.S. President Donald Trump criticized the current Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) policies, saying they threaten college athletics and the Olympics.
He spoke at an event with the 1980 Miracle on Ice team, arguing colleges may cut lesser sports to fund football, which he said could harm future Olympic athletes.
He urged federal intervention to overhaul NIL, warning that without swift action colleges could face significant challenges.