Trump arrives at the 2025 Army-Navy game
President Donald Trump, Vice President JD Vance and others arrive at the Army-Navy game outside Washington, DC, and salute during the national anthem.
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President Donald Trump said Saturday that he plans to sign an executive order protecting broadcast space for the Army-Navy football game.
Trump’s Truth Social announcement comes amid a push to expand the NCAA College Football Playoff, which could impact the traditional Army-Navy game schedule.
“The Army-Navy game is one of our greatest American traditions: unparalleled patriotism, courage and honor!” Trump wrote. “This incredible tradition is now at risk of being sidelined for more college playoff games and big television money. NOT ANYMORE!”
PROTESTS BREAK OUTSIDE ARMY-NAVY GAME AMID TRUMP ATTENDANCE
President Donald Trump walks onto the field with Lt. Gene. Steven Gilland, superintendent of the United States Military Academy at West Point, left, and Lt. Gene. U.S. Naval Academy Superintendent Michael Borgschulte, right, unseen, before kickoff of the 126th NCAA college football game between Army and Navy on Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025, in Baltimore. (Julia Demaree Nikhinson/AP Photo)
The president said his executive order will ensure an exclusive four-hour broadcast window in December for the event that cannot be challenged by another postseason football game.
“Under my Administration, the second Saturday in December belongs to the Army-Navy, and ONLY the Army-Navy!” Trump said. “I will soon sign a Historic Executive Order guaranteeing an EXCLUSIVE 4-hour broadcast window, so that this National Event is above Commercial Postseason Games. No other Game or Team may violate this Schedule!!!”
President Donald Trump (C) greets players after the coin toss and before the start of the 126th Army-Navy Game between the Army Black Knights and the Navy Midshipmen at M&T Bank Stadium December 13, 2025 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images)
Trump praised the rivalry, adding that “on the battlefield they are America’s unstoppable patriots, defending our country with tremendous strength and heart.”
“We must protect Tradition and the Players, who protect us,” he added. “Please let this serve as a warning to ALL networks, stations and television outlets.”
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President Donald Trump walks onto the field for the 126th Army-Navy Game between the Army Black Knights and the Navy Midshipmen December 13, 2025 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images)
Trump attended the 126th installment of the rivalry game at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore on December 13, his seventh appearance in the game. The Navy Midshipmen captured the Commander in Chief’s Trophy with a 17-16 victory over the Army.
The president said he will also attend the college football championship game on Monday in Miami, along with Secretary of State Marco Rubio.