Trump says World Cup sites could be moved
President Donald Trump told reporters in the Oval Office on Sept. 25, 2025, that U.S. World Cup host sites could be relocated if he judged a city to be unsafe for players and fans. He said he plans National Guard deployments to cities including Washington, Chicago and Memphis, credited FBI Director Kash Patel for crime reductions, and noted the tournament — with U.S. host cities already named — runs June 11–July 19.
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US World Cup host cities could be changed if it's too dangerous, Trump says
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- President Donald Trump said Sept. 25, 2025 he could move U.S. World Cup host sites he deems unsafe.
- He cited National Guard deployments to Washington, Chicago and Memphis and credited FBI Director Kash Patel for reducing crime.
- U.S. host cities named in the article include Los Angeles, Seattle, Dallas, Houston, Kansas City, Atlanta, Boston, Miami, Philadelphia, Santa Clara (CA) and East Rutherford (NJ); the tournament runs June 11–July 19.