Noxious Statements by Andrew Giuliani, Director of the White House 2026 FIFA Task Force
“The head of the snake spreading that vile message has now been cut off” (White House FIFA Task Force on X, February 28, 2026 (since deleted)
“President Trump eliminated major elements of instability in the region by removing Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, the head of the worst terrorist sponsoring country” (Guilani quoted in Star News, March 4, 2026)
“What a way to really kick off the excitement for so many people. This is a great opportunity, I think, for the United States of America to show off our real true greatness of our first 250 years of America, and the hope and promise of the next 250 years. And there’s no better, more consummate host, than Donald J. Trump.” (White House post on X, August 23, 2025; reposted by WH FIFA Task Force)
“Every day closer to kickoff is a reminder, this isn’t just about soccer, it’s about America showing the world how we host BIG! Country, Culture, Community, Cup” (White House FIFA Task Force post on X, July 25, 2025)
The 2026 FIFA World Cup! The largest sporting event in human history is fast approaching, and the United States is getting ready to welcome the world during America’s 250th birthday” (White House FIFA Task Force post on X, December 9, 2025)
“The way I think about these games is this is going to be a great opportunity to show a peaceful world cup led by our 45th and 47th President of the United States, Donald J. Trump” (from a Sky News interview on December 4, 2025)
“From coast to coast, the world will see what it means when the United States does something big. We deliver. We inspire. We unite. (White House FIFA Task Force post on X, July 28, 2025.
“You’ll see 48 countries coming, so I expect the world leaders of those countries to come maybe to the opening games” (from a C-Span broadcast of his press conference, August 26, 2025)
“Soccer is so important to so many countries around the world. The President knows that better than anybody, and I think he’s willing to utilize whatever he has to actually create peace around the world. So I think the President realizes this is a great opportunity to get the world together here, and hopefully by the time we have the world cup kicking off on June 11 next year, hopefully we’ll have some of these foreign wars solved…President Trump is trying to do everything he possible can not only to make America great again, but to make this world a better and safer place for our kids and grandkids.” (from a C-Span broadcast of his press conference, August 26, 2025)
