Democrats reportedly forced to 'grapple uncomfortably' with World Cup success under Donald Trump

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Source: www.foxnews.com · Section: headlines · Bias: Right · Published: Tue, 30 Jun 2026 00:50:47 GMT

Democrats hoped the 2026 World Cup would fail to embarrass Trump, says strategist Rob Flaherty, but the tournament has been a remarkable success instead.