Trump contacts FIFA as World Cup proceeds and IMF lowers growth outlook
Donald Trump made two separate calls—one to FIFA to reinstate an American player and another to Italy’s leader for a restraining order—while the 2026 World Cup continues, the IMF revises growth forecasts, and 15 mass shootings are reported in the past day.
Donald Trump called FIFA to request the reinstatement of an American player after a suspension, according to bluesky. In a separate call, Trump asked Italy’s leader for a restraining order, bluesky reported. Bluesky also noted that the crowd size at a recent event was smaller than Trump expected.
The 2026 FIFA Men’s World Cup is underway, motherjones reported. Gianni Infantino is the president of the Federation International Football Association (FIFA), as reported by sbnation.com. Infantino attended the Semafor World Economy Summit during the IMF and World Bank Spring meetings in Washington, DC, on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, according to sbnation.com.
The International Monetary Fund downgraded its growth projection for the year after a war in the Middle East triggered a major oil shock and included the possibility of a downturn if the conflict drags on and energy infrastructure is severely damaged, sbnation.com reported.
Bluesky reported that there have been 15 mass shootings in the past 24 hours. The same outlet reported that many say the World Cup is now rigged.
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