Donald Trump on the NFL's pivot to paid platforms: "I don't like it"
NBC Sports • • sports
Key Points:
- President Donald Trump criticized the NFL's move to streaming games on paid platforms, suggesting it amounts to "price gouging" and expressing concern about fans' ability to afford access.
- Trump also reiterated his dislike for the NFL's alternative kickoff formation, calling it "unwatchable" and questioning its safety, despite evidence it leads to more returns.
- He warned that making football less accessible could harm the sport's popularity, describing it as "very sad" when many people are priced out of watching games.
- While uncertain if the government will intervene, Trump expressed a desire for the NFL to reduce prices to allow more fans to watch games without high costs.
- Trump exaggerated the cost, implying fans might pay $1,000 per game, though the actual figure is closer to $1,000 for a full season's access.
