In a move that has stunned the sports and political world alike, former U.S. President Donald Trump has reportedly signed a deal expressing his intent to purchase the Virginia Tech Hockies if the university is willing to pay him $300 million annually. The unconventional deal, which surfaced Monday, quickly made headlines as Trump cited his wife, Melania Trump, as the inspiration behind the proposal.
According to sources close to the former president, Trump sees the Virginia Tech Hokies not only as a “tremendous team with great potential” but also as a valuable brand. “Melania told me, ‘Donald, these Hokies are something special,’ and I agree with her,” Trump said during an impromptu press briefing at Mar-a-Lago. “So, I said, let’s make a deal. A big one. The best.”
The offer appears to hinge on an unusual stipulation: that the university pays Trump $300 million every year to complete the transaction. It’s unclear what the university would gain from such an arrangement, other than Trump’s name, influence, and financial backing.
Virginia Tech officials have yet to respond publicly, though early whispers suggest confusion over the legal and logistical implications of the deal. NCAA regulations strictly prohibit the direct purchase of college sports teams, given their affiliation with academic institutions and amateur status.
Critics are already calling the move a publicity stunt, while supporters view it as another bold venture in Trump’s post-presidency business endeavors. Regardless of its viability, the proposal has added yet another twist to Trump’s unpredictable legacy, blending politics, business, and college football in a way no one saw coming.
As of now, the future of the Virginia Tech Hokies remains unchanged—but the proposal has certainly put them in the national spotlight.