"By Sri Taylor, Bloomberg President Donald Trump said he would seek to move 2026 World Cup games out of Boston and shift the 2028 Olympics out of Los Angeles if he thought the cities weren't properly prepared or if conditions were unsafe. RELATED: Santa Clara unveils new logo, slogan ahead of Super Bowl LX, FIFA World Cup The greater Boston area is set to host seven World Cup matches next summer at Gillette Stadium, which is about 20 miles southwest of the city."
"I love the people of Boston. I know the games are sold out, but your mayor is not good, Trump said during a bilateral lunch with Argentine President Javier Milei on Tuesday. I think she is hurting Boston. The answer is yes: If somebody is doing a bad job, and if I feel there's unsafe conditions, I would call Gianni, the head of FIFA, who's phenomenal, and I would say, let's move it to another location."
President Donald Trump said he would seek to move 2026 World Cup matches scheduled near Boston and shift the 2028 Olympic events out of Los Angeles if he judged the cities unprepared or unsafe. He cited recent street takeovers in Massachusetts and criticized Boston Mayor Michelle Wu's policies while expressing affection for Boston residents. Trump said he would call FIFA President Gianni Infantino to request relocation and has previously hosted Infantino. Boston officials said the city is honored and excited to host matches and to welcome international fans. Trump also criticized Governor Gavin Newsom's response to wildfires and warned he would relocate Olympic events if LA is not prepared.
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