🔗 Share this article The former president Warns of Relocation of World Cup Games from the Boston area, Olympic Games from California Donald Trump has yet again declared he would urge FIFA to remove 2026 World Cup events from a designated city based on that city's governance, with Massachusetts becoming the latest targeted location to encounter such statements from the White House. Additionally, Trump indicated he would consider comparable measures against Southern California for the upcoming Olympic Games due to potential public safety risks. Official Power and Potential Influence Even though Trump holds no direct legal authority to directly relocate either competition, he can apply pressure the respective governing bodies in charge of each event to change locations. Background of Comments These comments were made during a media briefing with Javier Milei, who was present in the White House following the disclosure of a massive rescue package for the Argentine nation. Toward the conclusion of the event, a media member asked Trump about a current unauthorized gathering in downtown Boston where authorities were assaulted and a cruiser was set on fire. The journalist also questioned if the situation could cause the removal of hosting duties for the 48-team football competition. “I would take them away,” he said concerning the World Cup matches, planned to be hosted at the Foxborough venue. “The city's leader is poor … she’s extremist, and they are occupying sections of the city. That is a pretty big statement, isn't it?” Street Takeovers and Political Context Public disruptions, a social media-driven phenomenon where large crowds congregate on city streets late at night to engage in dangerous driving, have emerged as a ongoing issue in metropolitan centers since the lockdown closures. Current similar events have escalated into violence in the state, specifically in Boston. Nevertheless, these occurrences are usually not seen as linked to any specific ideological group. “When someone is doing a bad job, and I feel there are security risks, I will call the organization's president, who is outstanding, and tell him it should be shifted to another location,” Trump commented publicly. “He'd do that. He wouldn’t love the action, but he would comply. Readily, he would.” Political Connections FIFA President has publicly acknowledged his attempts to be closely connected with Trump before the upcoming World Cup, scheduled to be staged in multiple US locations across the America along with two in the northern neighbor and a few in Mexico. The organization's leader has appeared at multiple presidential events, arranged for Trump present the club tournament trophy after the championship match, and has even delayed his own organization’s congress to accompany Trump on a visit to the Arab region previously. Previous Threats This has not stopped, Trump from warning about the relocation of FIFA World Cup games from different locations. In late September, Seattle and San Francisco came under comparable criticism, with Trump claiming both urban centers were “governed by far-left extremists who lack understanding what they're managing,” while challenging the safety level of both cities and suggesting that events could be shifted. FIFA Response Victor Montagliani rejected Trump’s statements when he commented days later at a conference in the UK capital. “It’s FIFA’s tournament, FIFA’s jurisdiction, FIFA makes such choices,” the vice-president stated. “Politely to current world leaders, soccer is more important than them and soccer will endure their administration and their policies. That is the essence of football, that it is more significant than a single person and more important than any country.” LA Games Warning During the event, Trump’s answer to a inquiry about the Massachusetts city included a comparable warning regarding the LA Olympic event. “When I believed Los Angeles was failing to be sufficiently organized, I will shift it to another location if necessary,” Trump stated. “For the Olympics I might have to secure a alternative consent, but we will do that.” Official consent Trump alluded to would need to come from the International Olympic Committee (IOC). The head, Kirsty Coventry, was selected to her post in spring and has not yet hold a public appearance with Trump, although she said that she would like a sit-down with him at some point. Other Remarks He also criticized California governor Newsom’s management of recent California fires, remarking that a parallel incident could result in the cancellation of the Olympics. “When he refuses to cooperate, we are going to have to be firm,” the former president said. His message was equally direct for Boston. “They should improve their situation,” he remarked. “That’s all I can say.”