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What a disgrace. Vance’s joke landed like a deflated soccer ball. Nothing says ‘welcome’ like a deportation threat at a World Cup presser,
X user Carolyn Barber opined Why would anyone risk coming? We have a President that denies people due process, that our constitution stipulates everyone on our soil has,
He turned a World Cup welcome into a fear-mongering deportation line. Zero applause. Zero charisma. Zero clue,
Of course everyone is welcome to come and see this wonderful event. We want them to come, we want them to celebrate, we want them to watch the games. But when the time is up, we want them to go home. Otherwise, they will have to talk to Secretary Noem.”
They are banned for the time being from playing but we hope that something happens and peace will happen so that Russia can be readmitted,
Dirtbags like this will continue to be removed from our streets,
Noem said in footage posted to social media of one viral raid in New York City I know we'll have visitors from close to 100 countries, we want them to come, we want them to celebrate, we want them to watch the game,
Vance said at a meeting of the White House Task Force on the FIFA World Cup 2026 America will welcome the world,
We’re not ready to host the upcoming mega decade of events that will draw millions of domestic and international travelers,
In February, a report from a non-profit representing the travel industry said ... citing wait times for visas along with crumbling transit infrastructure and an outdated security appratus This is a short-term push of people coming in to see soccer matches, and then they’ll go home,
said Duffy, who encouraged visitors to use the World Cup as an opportunity to take a road trip around the US If you’re coming to see some soccer ... go on a road trip. See America,
he said before he changed his tone I think people are allowed to protest. You have to do it in a reasonable manner, not necessarily friendly, but reasonable. Otherwise, Pam will come after you, and you’re going to have a big problem.”
Asked whether people who have taken part in pro-Palestinian protests should be concerned about attending the World Cup in the United States, Trump said We will take care of their documentation and travel documents, and it will go smoothly. And we will make sure that they can come and enjoy and bring their families and friends and make memories together,
We're processing those travel documents and visa applications already ... that is obviously going to be a precursor to what we can do next year for the World Cup as well,
We can't wait to welcome soccer fans from all over the globe,
Trump said at a White House briefing alongside FIFA president Gianni Infantino The entire world will focus on the United States of America, and America welcomes the world,
Infantino told the meeting I don't see any tension either,
Trump said, shortly after meeting Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney Together, we will ensure that the 2026 World Cup will be the best-run soccer tournament the world has ever seen,
Trump said, referring to FIFA’s president, Gianni Infantino