U.S. House Democrat Requests FIFA President Infantino Testify Over Trump Ties
Rep. Jamie Raskin, ranking Democrat on the House Judiciary Committee, has requested FIFA President Gianni Infantino testify and produce records regarding close ties with Donald Trump. The probe covers FIFA leasing Trump Tower office space, awarding Trump a newly created peace prize, and Trump’s intervention to overturn a U.S. player’s suspension during the 2026 World Cup. While Democrats lack subpoena power as the minority, the investigation could escalate if they regain control after midterm elections.
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US Congressman Raskin Demands FIFA President Infantino Explain Ties to Trump
Democratic Congressman Jamie Raskin has formally requested FIFA President Gianni Infantino to testify before the House Judiciary Committee and provide documents detailing his relationship with former US President Donald Trump. In a letter, Raskin demanded a list of any items of value, including money transfers, gifts, and public appearances, granted to Trump, his administration, family members, or the Trump Organization. The congressman criticized FIFA's rental of an office in Trump Tower during the World Cup, calling it a potential bribery tactic to influence favorable decisions. Raskin also accused Infantino of dismantling FIFA's ethical safeguards and neutralizing its ethics committee. The request comes amid scrutiny of a FIFA plan to sell part of a commercial entity to Joshua Kushner, an investor linked to Trump. However, Raskin's efforts may face obstacles as Democrats are the minority on the committee.
Democrats Seek to Question FIFA Chief Infantino Over Trump Corruption Allegations
Democrats on the U.S. House Judiciary Committee, led by Rep. Jamie Raskin, have requested FIFA President Gianni Infantino appear before them to answer questions about potential corruption in FIFA's relationship with the Trump administration. Raskin's letter demands records of gifts to Trump or his associates, visitor logs for FIFA's New York and Miami offices, and preservation of communications between FIFA and Trump personnel. The probe follows FIFA's recent tournaments in the U.S., where Trump appeared alongside Infantino. Raskin specifically questioned FIFA's leasing of office space in Trump Tower and the creation of a 'FIFA Peace Prize' awarded to Trump. The White House dismissed Raskin as 'lightweight' and defended Trump's role in the successful 2026 World Cup. Raskin cannot compel Infantino to appear as Democrats are in the minority, but that could change after midterm elections.
US Congress Targets FIFA President Infantino Over Secret Deals with Trump
The US Congress, led by Democratic Representative Jamie Raskin, is investigating FIFA President Gianni Infantino's close ties to President Donald Trump. Raskin, ranking Democrat on the House Judiciary Committee, has demanded that FIFA provide information about contacts with the US government by August 9, and that Infantino appear for questioning. The investigation focuses on several controversial issues: FIFA's rental of office space in Trump Tower (potentially costing $600,000 per year), the awarding of a newly created 'peace prize' to Trump after he failed to win the Nobel Peace Prize, and the highly unusual lifting of a red card suspension for US striker Folarin Balogun following a phone call from Trump to Infantino during the World Cup. Raskin also requested disclosure of all money transfers and gifts to Trump and his family, communications regarding World Cup ticket prices, and visitor lists from FIFA's US offices. The investigation could escalate if Democrats win the majority in November's parliamentary elections.
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FIFA President Gianni Infantino Called to Appear Before Congress Over Trump Ties
Democrat Jamie Raskin, the top Democrat on the House Judiciary Committee, has launched an investigation into FIFA President Gianni Infantino, demanding documents detailing ties between soccer's governing body and Donald Trump and his administration. The investigation seeks records of gifts, payments, or benefits provided to Trump and his associates, as well as visitor logs for FIFA's Trump Tower office. Raskin's letter references the Department of Justice's dismissal of indictments in previous FIFA corruption cases and criticizes Infantino for dismantling ethical guardrails. The probe also addresses FIFA's World Cup ticketing policy, which is under investigation by several US attorneys general. The relationship came under scrutiny during the World Cup, including Trump's lobbying for a US player's red-card reversal and the awarding of a 'FIFA peace prize' to Trump.
US Lawmaker Seeks to Question FIFA President Infantino Over Ties to Trump and Possible Gifts
Democratic Representative Jamie Raskin, a prominent member of the House Judiciary Committee, has sent a letter to FIFA President Gianni Infantino requesting he publicly testify before the committee regarding his close ties with former US President Donald Trump. The letter, which has no legal force, asks Infantino to preserve all records of gifts, communications, and honors exchanged with Trump or his associates, including messages on social media. Raskin also seeks a list of all visits to FIFA offices in Miami and New York during the 2026 World Cup organization. The request follows controversies during the World Cup, including Trump's intervention to cancel a player's suspension and a peace prize awarded to Trump. The White House dismissed the initiative as coming from a 'stupid person.' The deadline for compliance is August 9, 2026.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino Requested to Testify Before U.S. House Committee Over Trump Ties
Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-Md.), ranking member of the House Judiciary Committee, has sent a letter to FIFA President Gianni Infantino requesting he appear for a transcribed interview and produce all records of contacts with President Donald Trump, his administration, and the Trump Organization. The request follows years of close ties between Infantino and Trump, including Infantino awarding Trump a newly created FIFA Peace Prize, leasing office space in Trump Tower, and moving the World Cup draw to a Trump-controlled venue. The relationship drew global controversy during the 2026 World Cup when Trump personally intervened to request a review of U.S. player Folarin Balogun's suspension, which FIFA later overturned. While Democrats lack the power to compel Infantino's appearance as the House minority, the move signals potential future scrutiny if Democrats regain control in the November midterms. The White House defended the relationship, calling the World Cup a historic success.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino Requested to Testify Before House Committee Over Trump Ties
Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-Md.), ranking member of the House Judiciary Committee, has formally requested FIFA President Gianni Infantino appear for a transcribed interview regarding his organization's relationship with the Trump administration. The letter, sent July 26, 2026, seeks all records of contacts with Trump, his administration, and the Trump Organization by August 9. Raskin questions whether the relationship has gone too far, citing Infantino gifting Trump a newly created FIFA Peace Prize, leasing office space in Trump Tower, and moving the World Cup draw to a Trump-controlled venue. The request also covers a controversial incident where Trump called Infantino to review a U.S. player's suspension, which FIFA says was handled independently. While Democrats lack the power to compel testimony as the House minority, the move signals potential future scrutiny if they regain control in November's midterms. The White House dismissed Raskin as 'lightweight' and praised Trump's World Cup leadership.
FIFA President Infantino Requested to Testify Before House Committee Over Trump Ties
Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-Md.), ranking member of the House Judiciary Committee, has sent a letter to FIFA President Gianni Infantino requesting he appear for a transcribed interview and produce records of all contacts with President Donald Trump, his administration, and the Trump Organization. The request follows years of close ties between Infantino and Trump, including Infantino awarding Trump a newly created FIFA Peace Prize, leasing office space in Trump Tower, and moving the World Cup draw to a Trump-controlled venue. Controversy peaked during the 2026 World Cup when Trump allegedly intervened to lift a suspension on U.S. player Folarin Balogun, though FIFA insists the decision was independent. While Democrats lack the power to compel Infantino's appearance as the House minority, the move signals potential future scrutiny if Democrats regain control in the November midterms. The White House dismissed Raskin as 'lightweight' and defended Trump's role in the successful World Cup.