Trump Boasts About Pressuring FIFA Over Red Card, Takes Credit for World Cup Success President Donald Trump boasted about pressuring FIFA to change a red card given to an American player during the World Cup, claiming his intervention was instrumental in securing the United States' first ever win over Iran.
The president also took credit for the team's overall success in the tournament. Trump's comments came after the US team defeated Iran 1 0 on November 29, marking a historic moment for American soccer.
In a statement, Trump said, "I was involved, I was very much involved," adding that his efforts were crucial to the team's victory.