As the world's top soccer teams clashed on the field during the recent World Cup, many Americans found a welcome respite from the intense partisan politics that have dominated the country's headlines. However, that brief reprieve was short-lived, as former President Donald Trump inserted himself into the global sporting event. Trump's involvement, which included a series of tweets criticizing the US Soccer Federation and the country's national team, has sparked a heated debate about the role of politics in international sports. With the World Cup now over, the question remains: can the US sports world find a way to separate itself from the divisive politics that have come to define American life?
The World Cup Stood as a Break From U.S. Politics. Then Trump Got Involved. The New York Times
