Trump is right: Let military athletes go pro before they serve

President Trump hosted the U.S. Military Academy Army football team at the White House Monday to present them with the Commander-in-Chief’s Trophy for winning their games against Navy and Air Force last season. When Trump spoke during the event, he proposed a policy for military academy athletes with the potential to go professional: deferring the service requirements of pro sports prospects so they can pursue a career in professional sports first. Then, the athletes could serve out their military contract when their professional career is over.

As it currently stands, athletes can apply for a waiver to defer some of their service after completing two years of their five-year commitment.