At the FIFA Club World Cup final in New Jersey, Donald Trump got a big reaction, mostly cheers.
FIFA footage showed fans applauding Trump’s presence during the match, especially during the anthem and trophy ceremony. Political commentator Clay Travis took notice:
“Crowd goes crazy for Trump at FIFA World club title soccer match in New Jersey. Other than the WNBA all star game, I’m not sure there’s an American sporting event Trump could attend and get booed.” – Clay Travis on X
Trump’s presence, alongside other dignitaries like First Lady Melania and FIFA’s Gianni Infantino, sparked buzz. While some Chelsea fans booed during his walk-on, others cheered as he stood center stage during trophy presentation. He briefly blocked the Superior Player of the Match, Cole Palmer, until moved aside.
But beyond fan reactions, Donald Trump’s high-profile showing at a major soccer match happening in the heart of U.S. media territory signals that he’s no longer just a political figure; he’s using sports platforms as campaign stages. As the country inches closer to the 2026 World Cup, expect Trump to keep leveraging these moments.
Donald Trump gets warning from WNBA Star
New York Liberty guard Natasha Cloud stepped forward this week to slam Donald Trump for his threats against New York mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani, saying he’s crossed a line.
“Well, we will have to arrest him. Look, we are not Communists in this country, but if we have one, I am going to be watching over him very carefully on behalf of the nation.” – Natasha Cloud on Trump’s comments
And she didn’t stop there:
“If Donny wants to come down here, if ICE wants to try and come down here, that’s fine. But [they’re] going to learn the hard way… New Yorkers really don’t f*ck around.” – Natasha Cloud
Donald Trump’s comments around Mamdani went beyond typical political rhetoric. They struck a nerve. Cloud’s fiery response reflects a growing readiness by WNBA figures to defend social justice and stand up to national-level threats. With her words, Cloud made it clear: Donald Trump’s tone won’t go unanswered here.
It really is hard to paint a picture of sports without any color of politics on it nowadays.
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