Trump Revives Russia Hoax Claims With Newly Released Documents
FIFA's leadership drew an unusually sharp endorsement from Trump, who warned the governing body it would make a "terrible mistake" if it replaced President Gianni Infantino. He also amplified claims about the origins of the Russia investigation, citing newly released documents and a New York Post report arguing that the Obama-era collusion narrative was corrupt. The posts mixed personal praise with a familiar attack on the former Russia probe, underscoring how Trump continues to elevate allies while revisiting grievances central to his political identity.
FIFA Praise for Gianni Infantino
PersonalTrump urged FIFA not to replace President Gianni Infantino, calling him a strong leader who helped oversee what he described as an exceptionally successful World Cup. He framed Infantino's continued leadership as essential to the tournament's future popularity and profitability.
The post shows Trump extending praise to a high-profile international sports figure, which serves both as personal validation and as a reminder of his interest in global spectacle and prestige politics. By describing Infantino as indispensable, Trump aligns himself with the success of a major international event and casts himself as an arbiter of what makes a project financially and symbolically successful. The language is also characteristic of his broader style: strongly approving of allies, absolute in tone, and aimed at reinforcing loyalty around public-facing institutions he sees as winners.
"FIFA would be making a terrible mistake if, for any reason, they even considered replacing President Gianni Infantino."
"He is fantastic, having just presided over the most successful World Cup, by four times, ever presented."