Trump vows to protect Army-Navy game from 'Big TV Money' interference with executive order

President Donald Trump, Vice President JD Vance and others arrive at the Army-Navy game just outside of Washington, D.C., and salute during the national anthem.

President Donald Trump said Saturday that he plans to sign an executive order protecting the broadcast slot for the Army-Navy football game.

Trump's announcement on Truth Social comes amid a push to expand the NCAA College Football Playoff, which could potentially affect the Army-Navy game’s traditional time slot.

"The Army-Navy Game is one of our Greatest American Traditions — Unmatched Patriotism, Courage, and Honor!" Trump wrote. "This incredible Tradition is now at risk of being pushed aside by more College Playoff Games, and Big TV Money. NOT ANYMORE!"

PROTESTS ERUPT OUTSIDE ARMY-NAVY GAME AMID TRUMP'S ATTENDANCE

President Donald Trump walks onto the field with Lt. Gen. Steven Gilland, superintendent at West Point, before the start of the 126th Army-Navy game on Dec. 13, 2025, in Baltimore. (Julia Demaree Nikhinson/AP Photo)

The president said his executive order will secure 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 Army-Navy, and ONLY Army-Navy!" Trump said. "I will soon sign a Historic Executive Order securing an EXCLUSIVE 4 hour Broadcast window, so this National Event stands above Commercial Postseason Games. No other Game or Team can violate this Time Slot!!!"

President Donald Trump greets players after the coin toss and before the 126th Army-Navy Game at M&T Bank Stadium on Dec. 13, 2025, in Baltimore. (Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images)

Trump praised the rivalry, adding that "on the battlefield they