Trump Plans Order to Protect Army-Navy Broadcast Slot

President Donald Trump announced plans to sign an executive order that would establish an exclusive four-hour broadcast window for the annual Army-Navy football game, aiming to shield it from competition with expanding College Football Playoff contests. The declaration, posted on Truth Social on Saturday, comes as college football conferences discuss potential playoff expansions that could overlap with the game's traditional second-Saturday-in-December slot.

Trump emphasized the game's cultural significance in his post, stating, "The Army-Navy Game is one of our Greatest American Traditions Unmatched Patriotism, Courage, and Honor! This incredible Tradition is now at risk of being pushed aside by more College Playoff Games, and Big TV Money. NOT ANYMORE!" He added that under his administration, "the second Saturday in December belongs to Army-Navy, and ONLY Army-Navy!" The proposed order would secure a dedicated broadcast period, ensuring no other games air simultaneously, with Trump warning, "No other Game or Team can violate this Time Slot!!!"

The Army-Navy game, a storied rivalry between the U.S. Military Academy at West Point and the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, dates...