2026 World Cup: Chants That Embarrass Donald Trump Become a Controversy
The Jeffrey Epstein case continues to resurface in American public discourse and, according to a report in *The Mirror*, is reportedly causing some embarrassment for Donald Trump during the World Cup hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico. According to the British tabloid, chants by fans from English-speaking countries are linking the U.S. president’s name to that of Jeffrey Epstein, the financier who died in 2019 while in custody awaiting trial on sex crimes charges. This situation, again according to rumors reported by the newspaper, has reportedly prompted some White House aides to advise caution regarding public appearances during the tournament.
Rumors suggest a strategy aimed at limiting the president’s exposure in potentially hostile settings. Some even speculate that his attendance at the final, scheduled for July 19 at MetLife Stadium, may be reconsidered. These speculations are further fueled by his absence from the United States’ opening match—a decision that has drawn the attention of observers, given the country’s role as a co-host of the event.
Meanwhile, groups of supporters from England, Scotland, Australia, and New Zealand have reportedly begun chanting slogans referencing the past relationship between Trump and Epstein. According to sources cited by The Mirror, these chants are becoming increasingly common both in pre-game venues and in the stadium stands. An anonymous source told the British newspaper that there is concern at the White House about the potential media impact of these protests, especially during matches involving English-speaking national teams.
The chants refer to the documented relationship between Trump and Epstein in the 1980s and 1990s, when the two moved in the same social circles. In a famous 2002 interview with New York Magazine, Trump described Epstein as a “fantastic guy” and someone with whom it was pleasant to spend time. However, after the scandal involving the financier broke, the current president has repeatedly maintained that he had severed all ties with Epstein many years before his legal troubles began, further stating that he had barred him from entering the Mar-a-Lago estate. At this time, there has been no official confirmation from the White House regarding rumors of a possible scaling back of Trump’s presence at World Cup events.
