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Trump Urges Congress for College Sports Reforms, Signs Executive Order

4/22/2026

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Trump Advocates Sports Reform

U.S. President Donald Trump urged Congress to legislate reforms in college sports at a White House event honoring NCAA championship teams on April 21, 2026.
He signed an executive order limiting athlete eligibility to five years and allowing one transfer without penalty.
The order calls for federal legislation to protect college and Olympic sports.
Trump cited the impact of court rulings on the U.S. Olympic team.

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Trump Honors Champions

U.S. President Donald Trump honored the Georgia women's tennis team for winning the 2025 NCAA outdoor championship on April 21, 2026.
Bernstein expressed pride in representing the University of Georgia at the White House.
Georgia's team includes 11 players and three coaches and enjoyed sightseeing in Washington, D.C.
Georgia defeated Texas A&M 4-0 to win its third NCAA outdoor title and the 2025 indoor championship; Trump recognized other collegiate teams.

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Trump Advocates Sports Reform

U.S. President Donald Trump urged Congress to legislate reforms in college sports at a White House event honoring NCAA championship teams on April 21, 2026.
He signed an executive order limiting athlete eligibility to five years and allowing one transfer without penalty.
The order calls for federal legislation to protect college and Olympic sports.
Trump cited the impact of court rulings on the U.S. Olympic team.

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