Donald Trump warns college sports crisis could ‘destroy’ US universities
Guardian Sport
by AgenciesMarch 7, 2026
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Donald Trump predicted the destruction not just of college sports but the entire US collegiate system unless the industry is fixed quickly – something some sports leaders who joined him Friday at a White House summit agreed could only happen by raising more money to pay players.
Trump suggested he would write an “all-encompassing” executive order within a week in hopes it would spark action from Congress. He said he expected the order to trigger a lawsuit that could put the issue back in front of the court system that approved industry-changing payments to players for their name, image and likeness.
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Originally published on Guardian Sport on 3/7/2026