Chris Hayes Shows Just How Bad The Trump 'Curse' Really Is
HuffPost • • sports
Key Points:
- MSNBC host Chris Hayes criticized President Donald Trump for allegedly influencing the U.S. soccer team at the FIFA World Cup by intervening after a player's red card was overturned following Trump's call to FIFA president Gianni Infantino.
- The intervention sparked backlash from the soccer community and led to Belgian players mocking Trump on social media after defeating the U.S. team.
- Hayes suggested Trump has a "reverse Midas touch," negatively impacting sports teams he supports or visits, citing examples from golf, football, basketball, and specifically the New York Knicks' loss during the NBA Finals after Trump's visit.
- Hayes noted that Trump's negative influence appears to extend beyond sports into his political actions and projects, highlighting a pattern of failure or setbacks following his involvement.
- The segment concluded with Hayes questioning whether Trump's involvement is a "curse," emphasizing the recurring nature of these incidents and advising Trump to refrain from interfering in sports.
