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Trump Calls for National NIL Reform to Protect College Sports

3/7/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump hosted a White House roundtable on March 6, 2026, addressing NIL in college athletics.
He urged Congress to fix financial issues from NIL compensation, calling them unsustainable.
Attendees discussed the SCORE Act to create a national NIL standard and curb imbalances.
Attendees included NCAA President Charlie Baker, Nick Saban, former Alabama coach, plus athletic commissioners, and Trump warned NIL could threaten college sports' integrity.

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U.S. President Donald Trump hosted a White House roundtable on March 6, 2026, addressing NIL in college athletics.
He urged Congress to fix financial issues from NIL compensation, calling them unsustainable.
Attendees discussed the SCORE Act to create a national NIL standard and curb imbalances.
Attendees included NCAA President Charlie Baker, Nick Saban, former Alabama coach, plus athletic commissioners, and Trump warned NIL could threaten college sports' integrity.