Overview

• The president said any U.S. city he deems "dangerous" could lose scheduled World Cup matches to ensure safety.
• He criticized Democratic-led host cities and referenced Los Angeles (8 games), San Francisco (6) and Seattle (6).
• He said he named himself head of a White House World Cup task force and presented himself as the security arbiter on U.S. soil.
• FIFA remains the event organizer and has not confirmed any relocations or scheduling changes.
• He also pointed to potential actions tied to the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics and suggested slight date adjustments if security concerns arise.