Trump Considers NIL Executive Order After Tuscaloosa Meeting With Nick Saban Amid House vs. NCAA Criticism

President Donald Trump is reportedly considering issuing an executive order to regulate Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) deals in college sports following a meeting with former University of Alabama football coach Nick Saban in Tuscaloosa. The potential executive order aims to address concerns related to the influx of money in college athletics. However, this move has drawn criticism from Steve Berman, a lead attorney in the House's ongoing litigation against the NCAA regarding NIL matters. Berman described the talks of an executive order and Saban's involvement as "unmerited and unhelpful," characterizing them as an unnecessary intervention. Despite the criticism, some commentators have defended Saban's engagement with Trump on the issue, emphasizing the need for internal solutions within college football. The discussions come amid broader debates about the impact of NIL on college sports culture and governance.