

Yes
He should.

No
He shouldn’t.
As the United States prepares to host major World Cup matches, President Donald Trump has floated the idea of using federal leverage to challenge states that actively oppose his immigration, election, or public safety policies. Supporters argue that states undermining federal law should not be rewarded with high-profile global events funded in part by national resources, while opponents say sports should remain separate from politics. With blue-state governors frequently clashing with the Trump administration, should Trump take a hard line by blocking World Cup games in states that refuse to cooperate with federal priorities?