Trump Skipping World Cup Opener

President Trump may skip the U.S. men’s national team’s World Cup opener this Friday, a major surprise given his past enthusiasm for the tournament and his attendance at other high-profile sporting events. With security for a presidential visit to SoFi Stadium being intense, and the game just days away, sources say he’ll be in D.C. instead—prepping for a UFC event on his birthday at the White House South Lawn. Speculation points to a chilly reception at a recent NBA Finals game and California’s Democratic lean as factors. Secretary of State Marco Rubio will represent the U.S. at the match, focusing on diplomatic talks with Paraguay’s president, while Trump’s UFC plans are expected to draw a huge crowd and hefty costs. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/2a8340c915731123