Donald Trump is leveraging some of the world's most popular sporting events as his personal platform. This week, Jenna Amatulli discusses with investigative reporter Karim Zidan whether the US president's involvement in football, UFC, and basketball is beneficial or detrimental.
Key Points from the Episode
The podcast explores Trump's influence on global sports, including the 2026 World Cup, and examines potential impacts on international relations and sports governance. The discussion also covers controversies surrounding search tactics at US airports for certain national teams.
Correction Note
This podcast was edited on 11 June 2026 because an earlier version incorrectly suggested that the search tactics of the Senegalese and Uzbekistan football teams at US airports were discriminatory.
Related Topics
- US politics
- World Cup 2026
- Iran
- Somalia
- FIFA
- Donald Trump
- UFC
