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Donald Trump has yet again announced he would influence FIFA to relocate global soccer tournament games from a venue based on the local governance, with the Boston region emerging as the third targeted location to encounter such statements from the US president. Moreover, Trump suggested he would consider similar action against Southern California for the upcoming Olympic Games due to possible security concerns.

Legal Authority and Potential Influence

While Trump lacks formal power to directly relocate either competition, he can apply pressure the organizing committees overseeing each tournament to shift venues.

Background of Comments

The statements were made during a press event with Argentina's leader Milei, who was at the White House following the announcement of a massive bailout for the Argentine country. Toward the conclusion of the meeting, a reporter inquired Trump about a latest unauthorized gathering in Boston where authorities were targeted and a cruiser was ignited. The correspondent also wondered if such events could lead to the loss of hosting duties for the expanded football competition.

“It's possible to take them away,” the former president said concerning the FIFA World Cup fixtures, set to be held at the Foxborough venue. “She is poor … she’s far-left, and they are taking over areas of Boston. That is a major assertion, isn't it?”

Public Gatherings and Public Safety Concerns

Public disruptions, a social media-driven phenomenon where large crowds congregate on city streets late at night to perform stunts, have been a ongoing issue in metropolitan centers since the lockdown restrictions. Recent similar events have turned violent in Massachusetts, including Boston. However, these gatherings are usually not considered tied to any specific political ideology.

“If a city is failing, and I believe exist security risks, I would call Gianni [Infantino], who is outstanding, and say let’s move it to a different city,” he commented on Tuesday. “He will do that. He might not prefer the action, but he'd agree. Without hesitation, he’d do it.”

FIFA Relationship

The organization's head has publicly acknowledged his efforts to be publicly aligned with the former president prior to the upcoming World Cup, planned to be organized in 11 cities across the America along with several in Canada and a few in Mexico. The FIFA president has appeared at multiple Oval Office functions, arranged for Trump present the club tournament trophy after the championship match, and has even rescheduled his FIFA's internal meeting to accompany Trump on a journey to the Arab region earlier in 2025.

Previous Threats

This has not stopped, Trump from threatening the relocation of soccer events from additional American venues. On September 25, Seattle and the Bay Area metropolis came under comparable comments, with Trump claiming both urban centers were “governed by far-left extremists who lack understanding what they're managing,” while questioning the security conditions of both areas and claiming that matches could be shifted.

Official Rebuttal

Victor Montagliani dismissed Trump’s claims when he commented subsequently at a conference in the UK capital.

“It’s the organization's event, under our authority, we decide these matters,” Montagliani stated. “With all due respect to current world leaders, football is more important than political figures and football will endure their tenure and their government. That’s the essence of football, that it is transcends any individual and beyond individual states.”

2028 Comments

Similarly, Trump’s reply to a inquiry about Boston veered into a comparable warning regarding the upcoming Summer Games.

“If I thought Los Angeles was not going to be adequately ready, I'd relocate it to a different city as needed,” he remarked. “On that one I’d probably have to obtain a varying consent, but we'd take that action.”

Any approval Trump mentioned would have to come from the IOC. The president, the newly elected president, was chosen to her position in March and has so far not meet publicly with the former president, though she stated that she desires a meeting with the US figure at a future time.

Additional Criticism

He also questioned Gavin Newsom’s response of the LA wildfires, stating that a parallel incident could result in the removal of the Olympics.

“When Newsom refuses to cooperate, we’re gonna have to be strict,” he said.

The warning was equally clear for Boston.

“The city better address these issues,” he remarked. “That is I can say.”