Trump’s World Cup at Risk as Middle East Erupts
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Suddenly, everything moved fast. Israel bombed southern Beirut. Iran responded with missiles toward Israel. And the Houthis in Yemen woke from their slumber and launched attacks.
Donald Trump claims he is the one in charge. But right now, that is not how it looks. The question is whether he can regain control in time for the football World Cup.
The escalating violence threatens to overshadow—and possibly disrupt—the global sporting event. For Trump, the tournament was meant to be a celebration of his leadership. Instead, reality is closing in.