The US government led by President Donald Trump has confirmed broad travel bans that particularly affect sports fans from 39 countries. Affected are, among others, supporters from Iran, Haiti, and Senegal, who are denied access to the 2026 Football World Cup as well as the Olympic Games. According to the US Department of State, exceptions only apply to athletes, coaches, and support staff, while spectators, media representatives, and sponsors from the affected nations remain excluded.
At the same time, the situation in Minnesota is escalating. After fatal incidents during operations by the immigration authority ICE, massive protests occurred in Minneapolis. President Trump threatened via social media to activate the Insurrection Act to deploy the military domestically against the demonstrators. The Governor of Minnesota, Tim Walz, accused the federal authorities of a 'campaign of organized brutality'. Simultaneously, the Administration admitted in court to an error in the unlawful deportation of a female student but defended the general course of action.
Furthermore, the business dealings of the Trump family are once again coming under scrutiny. Reports suggest that multi-billion dollar real estate projects, especially in Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, are being pushed forward while high-level diplomatic talks are taking place. Critics suspect that political decisions and private profit interests could be merging here. In foreign policy, Trump recently distanced himself from Kyiv and sharply criticized the Ukrainian leadership due to the ongoing energy crisis in the country.
