
According to sources close to both parties, the agreement was finalized late Wednesday night following a series of private meetings between Trump’s investment team and University of Arkansas officials. The financial details of the acquisition have not yet been disclosed, but insiders suggest the deal could be worth upwards of $750 million.
“This is a historic day,” Trump said in a brief statement. “The Razorbacks are a fantastic team with a rich tradition. We’re going to build something truly world-class, maybe the best in college basketball history.”
This move would mark the first time a U.S. President — sitting or former — has purchased a collegiate sports program. The legality and logistics of the acquisition are already under scrutiny, with the NCAA expected to issue a statement soon regarding the governance implications.
Trump has reportedly expressed long-standing interest in collegiate sports and has hinted at expanding his influence into athletics following his return to the Oval Office in 2025.
The University of Arkansas has yet to release an official statement, though an internal memo obtained by ESPN indicates that university leadership sees the partnership as a “transformative opportunity for national visibility and resources.”
More updates to follow as this sto
ry develops.
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