Trump Publicly Backs FIFA President Infantino Amidst Resignation Calls
President Donald Trump has publicly supported FIFA President Gianni Infantino amidst calls for his resignation. The controversy stems from a now-scrapped proposal for a FIFA subsidiary backed by Joshua Kushner's investment firm, which faced backlash from several major soccer federations,…
Tampa St. Petersburg, FL, August 11, 2026 —
President Donald Trump has publicly stated his support for FIFA President Gianni Infantino, who is currently facing calls for his resignation from several prominent soccer federations.
The controversy originated from a proposal for a new FIFA subsidiary. This subsidiary was intended to be backed by an investment firm associated with Joshua Kushner. The plan, however, was ultimately scrapped.
The proposed venture encountered significant backlash from several major soccer confederations. Notably, the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) and the Confederation of North, Central American and Caribbean Association Football (CONCACAF) were among those who expressed strong opposition to the plan.
In the wake of the controversy, demands for Infantino’s resignation have emerged from some federations. However, Infantino’s leadership has also received backing from other entities within the soccer world. The Mexican Football Federation, for instance, has publicly supported Infantino’s position.
The specific details regarding the timeline of the proposal’s development and its subsequent withdrawal were not provided. The extent of Joshua Kushner’s firm’s involvement beyond backing the subsidiary was also not detailed in the information available.
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