President Trump helped present the FIFA Club World Cup soccer trophy to Chelsea in East Rutherford, New Jersey, Sunday as he marked one year since the assassination attempt on his life in Butler, Pennsylvania.
The big picture: Trump was met with boos and some applause during the presentation of the trophy and runners-up medals to Paris Saint-Germain at MetLife Stadium after being cheered at following his arrival for the game that Chelsea won 3-0.
State of play: Trump’s appearance at the event comes ahead of the 2026 World Cup, the final of which will also be held at MetLife Stadium.
- Soccer’s world governing body FIFA opened an office at Trump Tower in in New York City last week after opening an office in Miami, Florida, ahead of the tournament that will also see games in Canada and Mexico.
What he’s saying: While the president did not address the Butler campaign rally shooting that that injured his ear at the soccer game, he paid tribute in a Sunday night statement after his return to D.C. to Trump rally-goer Corey Comperatore, whom he said “died a hero” that day.
- Trump said it is his “firm conviction that God alone saved me that day for a righteous purpose: to restore our beloved Republic to greatness and to rescue our Nation from those who seek its ruin.”
In photos: Trump marks 1 year since assassination attempt at FIFA Club World Cup final
Infantino and Trump hold onto the FIFA Club World Cup trophy following the Chelsea-Paris Saint-Germain game. Photo: Michael Regan – FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images
James lifts the trophy as other players and Trump react. Photo: David Ramos/Getty Images
(L-R) Fabian Ruiz, Senny Mayulu and Warren Zaire-Emery collect their Silver Medals from Infantino and Trump following the game. Photo: Al Bello/Getty Images
Trump congratulates Chelsea’s Levi Colwill during the award ceremony. Photo: Darren Walsh/Chelsea FC via Getty Images
First lady Melania Trump, the president and Infantino watching the final. Photo: Carl Recine – FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images
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Editor’s note: This article has been updated with new details throughout.
