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Trump's Executive Order Aims to Reform College Sports NIL

3/20/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump plans to issue an executive order reforming the name, image, and likeness (NIL) model in college sports amid critics who say it burdens higher education.
The order, expected soon, would impose spending caps for schools and address the transfer portal that lets athletes switch for lucrative deals.
The NCAA's 2021 ruling allowing endorsements led to multimillion-dollar deals, which critics say divert funds from other college needs.

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U.S. President Donald Trump plans to issue an executive order reforming the name, image, and likeness (NIL) model in college sports amid critics who say it burdens higher education.
The order, expected soon, would impose spending caps for schools and address the transfer portal that lets athletes switch for lucrative deals.
The NCAA's 2021 ruling allowing endorsements led to multimillion-dollar deals, which critics say divert funds from other college needs.