Trump arrives at 2025 Army-Navy battle
President Donald Trump, Vice President JD Vance and others arrive at the Army-Navy game just outside Washington, DC, and salute during the national anthem.
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President Donald Trump said Saturday he plans to sign an executive order protecting the broadcast slot for the Army-Navy football game.
Trump’s announcement about Truth Social comes amid a push to expand the NCAA College Football Playoff, potentially affecting 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 in danger of being pushed aside by more College Playoff games and big TV money. DON’T LEARN!”
PROTESTS Erupt OUTSIDE ARMY-NAVY GAME ATTRACTED BY TRUMP
President Donald Trump walks onto the field with Lt. Gen. Steven Gilland, superintendent of the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, left, and Lt. Gen. Michael Borgschulte, superintendent of the U.S. Naval Academy, right, unseen, before the start of the 126th Army-Navy NCAA college football game Saturday, Dec. 20, Balti 253. (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 the Army-Navy, and ONLY the Army-Navy!” Trump said. “I will soon sign a historic executive order securing an EXCLUSIVE 4-hour broadcast window so that this national event stands above commercial postseason games. No other game or team can infringe on that time slot!!!”
President Donald Trump (C) greets the 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 on 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 who defend our country with tremendous strength and heart.”
“We have to protect the tradition and the players who protect us,” he added. “Please let this serve as notice to ALL TV networks, stations and outlets.”
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President Donald Trump walks onto the field for the 126th Army-Navy game between the Army Black Knights and Navy Midshipmen on 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 Dec. 13, his seventh appearance in the game. The Navy Midshipmen captured the Commander-in-Chief’s Trophy with a 17-16 victory over Army.
The president said he will also attend the College Football Playoff championship game on Monday in Miami with Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
