Trump Opposes NFL's New Kickoff Rule as President

Following his re-election as President, Donald Trump has taken a strong stance against the NFL's new 'dynamic kickoff' rule, calling it 'ridiculous' and demanding its repeal. The rule, introduced to increase kickoff returns and improve player safety, has been criticized by Trump for altering traditional gameplay and eliminating exciting plays like the surprise onside kick. Trump, a long-time football enthusiast, has expressed his discontent on multiple platforms, including Truth Social, emphasizing that the rule change 'hurts the game'. Despite the rule showing a slight increase in kickoff returns, he argues it detracts from the sport's excitement. Concurrently, the NFL issued a memo to teams reiterating its ban on personal messages, including political statements, during games, likely in response to Trump's political activities. The league's rule includes fines for infractions, underscoring its intent to keep football free from political expressions during game days.