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Trump and the NFL - why it's complicated

BBC News - WorldCenterEN 8 min read 100% complete February 6, 2026 at 10:37 AM
Trump and the NFL - why it's complicated
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Since 2017, Donald Trump and the NFL have had a complicated relationship, but their history extends back over 40 years. In 1983, real-estate magnate Trump bought the New Jersey Generals of the USFL after failing to acquire an NFL franchise. Trump aimed to compete directly with the NFL by moving the USFL to an autumn-winter schedule, a decision he influenced team owners to make in 1984. Subsequently, the USFL, led by Trump, filed an anti-trust lawsuit against the NFL in 1984, alleging the NFL monopolized TV contracts. The case went to trial in May 1986. Despite their long-standing conflict, NFL commissioner Roger Goodell joined Trump in May 2025 to announce the NFL Draft would be held in Washington DC.

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Washington DC 30% USFL ×240% New Jersey Generals 50% Roger Goodell ×260% NFL ×370% Donald Trump ×580%

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donald trump 100% nfl 100% american football 80% usfl 70% roger goodell 60% lawsuit 60% team ownership 50% sports league 50% antitrust lawsuit 40%

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Washington DC

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