President Trump presents Commander-in-Chief's trophy — 3/20/2026

Summary

• President Trump hosts a ceremony to present the Commander-in-Chief's Trophy to the U.S. Naval Academy football team.
• He cites recent, decisive U.S. military successes, including the destruction of an adversary's navy (58 ships) and air force in a short conflict, and the prior defeat of ISIS in "less than four weeks."
• Claims a secure U.S. border for nine months, achieved without Congressional action.
• Credits his administration's "military academy deferment policy" for allowing top athletes to defer military service for pro careers, improving recruitment and team competitiveness.
• Announces and signs an executive order preserving a 4-hour exclusive national time slot for the annual Army-Navy college football game, barring other games from competing.
• Criticizes the press, claiming he won re-election by a landslide despite receiving "94% bad press," arguing this shows the media is not respected.
• Praises military leaders by name (e.g., "Raisin" Kane, "Hexath") and FCC Chairman Brendan Carr for efforts to restore respect to news media.
• Makes remarks on transgender athletes in sports, calling it a "99% issue" and stating an intent to end men participating in women's sports.
• Coach Brian Newberry thanks the President, emphasizes the team's embodiment of military values, and states the trophy is the "most meaningful and honorable" in college sports.
• No companies, tickers, sectors, or financial market implications are discussed. The content is purely ceremonial, political, and military-focused.