Trump's World Cup Visit: A Cautionary Tale of Security Overreach The FIFA World Cup final in New York/New Jersey Stadium was intended to be a grand display of international sporting prowess, but it devolved into chaos instead.
Fans, media workers, and employees faced lengthy queues due to enhanced security checks prompted by President Donald Trump's visit.
FIFA had warned media staff about road closures 150 minutes before kickoff via email, which seemed like a thinly veiled attempt to prepare for the inevitable congestion caused by Trump's presence.