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WATCH: Trump threatens to take World Cup from cities over safety
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1:41Now PlayingPresident Donald Trump threatened Wednesday to strip Boston from hosting matches for the upcoming FIFA World Cup, “if they don't straighten it out.”
Trump suggested yesterday that Boston had been “taken over” by violent unrest. During pro-Palestinian protests in the city last week, some demonstrators clashed with police. Prosecutors charged 13 people with felony charges of assault and inciting a riot.
Gillette Stadium, located in Foxborough – outside of Boston city limits, is set to host matches as part of the World Cup next year, which is being co-hosted by the U.S., Canada and Mexico.
“Boston, she's got 4 areas that are, you know, wrong, and somebody said would we think about taking the World Cup away from Boston if they don't straighten it out,” Trump said, referring to Boston Mayor Michelle Wu. “And the answer is yes, we have the right to do that with FIFA.”
In fact, decisions on who hosts matches is not up to Trump. ““It’s FIFA’s tournament, FIFA’s jurisdiction, FIFA makes those decisions,” FIFA vice president Victor Montagliani said earlier this month. FIFA chief Gianni Infantino has frequently appeared with Trump, including in the Oval Office.
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