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Trump to attend World Cup final on Sunday, White House says
Add ToI as a Preferred Source on GoogleUS President Donald Trump will attend the soccer World Cup final between Argentina and Spain at the New York-New Jersey stadium on Sunday, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt says.
“We look forward to the final match on Sunday, and I know the president looks forward to attending,” Leavitt tells reporters at a press conference. “His attendance will cap what has been the most watched, most secure, and most successful World Cup in American history.”
Leavitt adds that she does not know whether Trump has a favorite in the final but encourages reporters to ask him. “I’m sure he’ll have a fun answer for you,” she says.
The US president will also attend a FIFA reception at the Trump Tower in New York City on Friday, Leavitt adds.
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