Fifa president Gianni Infantino called to appear before Congress over Trump ties
Summary
A top Democrat in the U.S. House, Jamie Raskin, is investigating FIFA President Gianni Infantino over his connections with President Donald Trump and the Trump administration. The inquiry seeks documents and an interview about gifts, payments, and FIFA’s office space in Trump Tower.Key Facts
- Jamie Raskin leads a House investigation into FIFA President Gianni Infantino about his ties to President Trump.
- The investigation requests documents on gifts, payments, or benefits given to Trump or his associates.
- FIFA opened an office in Trump Tower in New York last July.
- President Trump received a new "FIFA peace prize" at a World Cup event held at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C.
- Trump contacted Infantino to help overturn a red-card suspension of U.S. player Folarin Balogun during the World Cup.
- FIFA’s ticket pricing during the World Cup drew criticism and is being examined by multiple U.S. state attorneys general.
- The investigation letter references past corruption investigations involving FIFA officials and questions Infantino’s actions to reduce ethical oversight.
- The requested documents and interview must be provided by August 9, but Infantino is not legally required to appear without bipartisan support in Congress.
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