🔗 Share this article The former president Warns of Relocation of FIFA World Cup Games from the Boston area, Olympic Games from Los Angeles Former President Trump has yet again announced he would urge FIFA to relocate 2026 World Cup events from a designated city based on municipal politics, with Massachusetts now being the most recent such city to face such threats from the American leader. Additionally, Trump suggested he would evaluate similar action against Southern California for the 2028 Summer Games due to potential safety issues. Legal Authority and Informal Leverage Even though Trump lacks direct legal authority to personally cancel either event, he can exert influence the organizing committees in charge of each competition to move locations. Background of Comments The statements were made during a press event with Javier Milei, who was at the presidential residence following the revelation of a massive rescue package for the Argentine nation. Toward the end of the event, a media member inquired Trump about a latest “street takeover” in Boston where authorities were attacked and a cruiser was ignited. The correspondent also asked if the situation could lead to the loss of hosting duties for the 48-team soccer tournament. “I would take them away,” the former president said about the soccer games, set to be staged at Gillette Stadium. “The city's leader is not good … she’s far-left, and activists are taking over sections of the city. That’s a major statement, don't you think?” Public Gatherings and Ideological Perceptions Public disruptions, a digitally organized phenomenon where groups of people gather on city streets after dark to perform stunts, have emerged as a frequent issue in American cities since the coronavirus shutdowns. Current such gatherings have become aggressive in the region, specifically in downtown. However, these gatherings are typically not seen as tied to any distinct ideological group. “If a city is failing, and I believe exist unsafe conditions, I would call the FIFA head, who is excellent, and suggest it should be shifted to an alternate venue,” he said on Tuesday. “He'd do that. He might not prefer the action, but he’d do it. Readily, he would.” FIFA Relationship FIFA President has made no secret his attempts to be publicly aligned with the US leader ahead of the upcoming World Cup, scheduled to be staged in 11 cities across the US along with two in the northern neighbor and multiple in Mexico. The organization's leader has participated at multiple presidential events, had Trump hand over the club tournament trophy after the concluding game, and has even rescheduled his FIFA's internal meeting to travel with Trump on a visit to the Arab region this year. Earlier Warnings This has not stopped, Trump from suggesting the cancellation of soccer games from additional American venues. Recently, Seattle and the Bay Area metropolis came under similar statements, with Trump claiming both locations were “run by far-left extremists who lack understanding what they’re doing,” while questioning the safety level of both locales and implying that games could be removed. Organizational Statement FIFA vice-president Montagliani dismissed Trump’s statements when he commented afterward at a event in London. “It’s our competition, FIFA’s jurisdiction, we decide such choices,” the vice-president stated. “Respectfully to current world leaders, soccer is more important than them and soccer will survive their regime and their leadership. That’s the strength of our game, that it is more significant than one leader and more important than individual states.” 2028 Comments During the event, Trump’s reply to a question about the Massachusetts city veered into a parallel statement regarding the LA Olympic event. “If I thought the city was failing to be prepared properly, I would relocate it to an alternate venue as needed,” he remarked. “Regarding that event I may have to obtain a alternative approval, but we would do that.” The permission Trump alluded to would have to come from the IOC. The leader, she, was selected to her position in this year and has so far not hold a public appearance with him, but she indicated that she hopes for a discussion with the US figure at a future time. Further Comments He also criticized California governor Newsom’s handling of recent blazes, saying that a similar situation could result in the removal of the Olympics. “If Newsom doesn’t play ball, we’re gonna have to be firm,” Trump stated. His message was just as direct for the Massachusetts city. “The city better address these issues,” he remarked. “It's I can say.”