Trump Scores Own Goal as World Cup Overflows with Politics The just concluded World Cup was meant to be a celebration of athletic excellence, but it turned out to be a platform for Donald Trump to showcase his bombastic politics.
Trump's presence at the tournament was a jarring reminder that even in apolitical settings, he injects himself into the fray.
Trump's encounter with Spanish players after their victory was the most visible manifestation of his administration's heavy handed involvement.