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1. Seems to be plenty of conversation about FIFA; what about the 2028 Olympics???

Tue Jan 27, 2026, 04:24 PM

Yesterday

Apparently there's a playbook...

"The State Department’s secret playbook for using sports to advance Trump’s agenda" -- Politico - 01/17/2026

"The administration has also imposed new fees on travelers, up to $15,000 visa bonds, from some countries, including World Cup competitors Algeria and Cape Verde. Consular vetters also may have novel grounds on which to deny applicants, including having posted social media comments deemed antisemitic, supportive of terrorism, or hostile to U.S. 'citizens, culture, government, institutions, or founding principles.'"

https://www.politico.com/news/2026/01/17/state-department-secret-playbook-sports-trump-00735496?nid=0000014f-1646-d88f-a1cf-5f46b7bd0000&nname=playbook&nrid=0000014e-f10b-dd93-ad7f-f90fcc670002

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