Sarasota Review

Congressman Greg Steube, who represents Florida's 17th congressional district, has recently posted a series of statements on his official Twitter account addressing issues related to women’s sports funding, federal spending, and immigration policy.

On August 29, 2025, Steube highlighted concerns about the impact of Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) rule changes on female athletes. He stated: "Women’s sports matter. But the NIL rule change has created shortfalls in funding and resources for female student-athletes as boosters pour millions into their football programs via NIL deals. That is why I am proposing legislation to codify President Trump’s executive order".

Later that day, Steube commented on fiscal policy and government spending: "President Trump’s rescissions are a great idea. We won’t solve our $37 trillion debt problem until Washington, D.C. finally reins in spending. The Trump administration is doing its part. Now it’s time for Congress to step up and go line by line through the appropriations bills to".

On August 30, 2025, he addressed immigration enforcement: "I don’t know why Democrats continue to defend gangbangers, rapists, and murderers instead of American citizens. What I do know is that President Trump was elected to deport illegal aliens and keep our communities safe. And that’s exactly what he’s doing."

The recent NIL rule changes have allowed college athletes to profit from their name, image, and likeness but have also raised concerns about disparities in funding between high-profile sports like football and others such as women’s athletics. These developments have prompted legislative proposals at both state and federal levels seeking to address potential inequities.

Federal budget discussions remain contentious as the national debt surpasses $37 trillion. Proposals for spending cuts or rescissions—such as those supported by former President Donald Trump—are debated within Congress as lawmakers consider various approaches to deficit reduction.

Immigration enforcement continues to be a divisive topic in U.S. politics with ongoing debates over border security measures and policies regarding undocumented immigrants under both current and previous administrations.