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Trump Weighs Executive Order on College Athlete Pay

Trump Weighs Executive Order on College Athlete Pay

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President Trump is considering an executive order that would increase scrutiny of payments to college athletes. This follows a meeting with former Alabama coach Nick Saban, who expressed frustration with the current system. The proposed order has drawn criticism for potentially interfering with free enterprise and the recent legal victories allowing athletes to profit from their skills. Critics argue it would create a double standard unless applied to other high-earning professions and undermine the work of the legislative and judicial branches.

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