Trump’s executive order that could change college sports forever — here’s what’s in it

President Trump's executive order on college sports focuses on protecting Olympic sport athletes. However, it may not be effective due to its questionable legality and vague enforcement. The order comes as athletic budgets are being squeezed, with up to $20.5 million going directly to athletes. This has raised concerns that non-revenue programs will be cut. The US is one of the few countries that doesn't fund Olympic sports programs with federal dollars. The current system relies on corporate sponsorships, private donations, and college football revenue. A possible solution is a federally funded partnership between the USOPC, National Governing Bodies, and the NCAA to support elite athlete development. This could involve a recruiting pool for top American recruits, with government-funded scholarships and NIL payments. The plan could be more equitable by limiting the number of recruits from the elite pool and having schools pay for non-elite athletes themselves.