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Trump claims he could relocate 2026 World Cup venues

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Donald Trump warns 'dangerous cities:' we'll move World Cup venues to another venue
  • Donald Trump indicated he would consider relocating 2026 World Cup matches from US host cities if he deemed them unsafe.
  • He specifically criticised Seattle and San Francisco, claiming they are “run by radical left lunatics”.
  • Six matches are scheduled for Seattle's Lumen Field and another six at Levi's Stadium near San Francisco.
  • Trump stated that while FIFA oversees World Cup logistics, he has a close working relationship with its president, Gianni Infantino.
  • He also cited his policies, such as deploying the National Guard, as contributing to national safety and vowed to move games if any city was deemed dangerous.
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