Trump will present the World Cup trophy. It could be VERY awkward
President Donald Trump is set to present the World Cup trophy, which could lead to awkward moments given his history of conflicts with various countries participating in the tournament. Trump has made verbal attacks on several nations and imposed tariffs on their economies, which may create tension during the trophy presentation. The US team's chances of winning are considered a longshot, but if they do, it will be thanks to a team with multiple immigrant players, including top scorer Folarin Balogun, who is able to represent the US due to birthright citizenship.
- ▪President Donald Trump has a history of conflicts with several countries participating in the World Cup, including Iran, Spain, and Australia.
- ▪The US team's top scorer, Folarin Balogun, is able to represent the US due to birthright citizenship, which is currently being challenged by the conservative-dominated Supreme Court.
- ▪Trump has imposed tariffs on several countries, including Brazil, and has meddled in the politics of South American nations, such as Argentina and Colombia.
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President Donald Trump holds the World Cup Trophy in the Oval Office of the White House on August 22, 2025. Andrew Caballero-Reynolds/AFP/Getty Images Facebook Twitter LinkedIn googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1652956513490-0'); }); No matter who is in the final World Cup match, there could be some awkwardness in New Jersey on July 19 when US President Donald Trump presents the trophy. Trump has made war on one country in the tournament and verbal war on many others. He has insulted the people or its leaders of multiple others. He’s tried to influence elections in South America, imposed tariffs on economies everywhere, and broken old bonds as he’s tried to remake the world order with an America First foreign policy.
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