Trump Action Archive

Supporting reports

• FIFA president Infantino planning to sell World Cup stakes to private investors — According to The Times (UK), FIFA President Gianni Infantino is planning to sell stakes in the World Cup to private investors under a scheme that could earn him tens of millions of pounds. Investor discussions have been held with figures close to the Trump administration, with Josh Kushner (brother of Jared Kushner) proposed as the lead investor. FIFA confirmed to The Times that this plan is under discussion.
• FIFA reportedly shopping World Cup stake to private equity — FIFA President Gianni Infantino was reported to be shopping a stake in the World Cup to private equity firms for billions of dollars. A Kushner family member may be involved in the transaction. The move would privatize a major global sporting event.
• UEFA issued statement opposing World Cup privatization plan — The Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) issued a statement opposing FIFA's plan to sell World Cup stakes to private investors, stating that "This crosses a line that football's governing institutions should never cross" and that "UEFA takes it extremely seriously. So should every National Football" [statement continues in source material].

Supporting reports

• Trump claims personal control of Strait of Hormuz — President Trump called into Fox News and falsely claimed he personally controls the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global shipping chokepoint. The claim was made during a period of escalating tensions with Iran and Saudi refinery attacks, and contradicted established international law and geopolitical reality.
• Iran's IRGC threatens to bar countries from Strait of Hormuz — Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) issued a warning that any country that touches Iran's frozen assets will be barred from access to the Strait of Hormuz. The threat was made during escalating tensions and represented a potential blockade of global shipping.
• Saudi refineries burning; Jazan refinery shut down — Saudi Arabian refineries were reported burning on July 28, 2026, including a total shutdown of the Jazan refinery. The damage to critical energy infrastructure occurred during the escalating Iran conflict and threatened global oil supply.
• Trump posts "head for an eye" quote on Iran policy — President Trump posted a message quoting Secretary of State Rubio stating Iran is "begging" for a deal, while using the phrase "head for an eye" in reference to Iran policy. The post occurred during escalating military tensions with Iran and signaled an aggressive posture toward potential Iranian retaliation or negotiation.
• Trump threatened destruction of Iranian infrastructure including bridges and power plants — Trump stated in a Fox & Friends interview that if Iran does not make a deal, he will destroy Iranian bridges and power plants, claiming he could eliminate "most of the major bridges" in less than two hours and power plants in one day. He also threatened to destroy a site called "Pickaxe Mountain," claiming he had already destroyed Iranian nuclear sites previously.
• Trump threatens to level Iran's bridges and power plants — President Trump reiterated threats to destroy Iran's bridges and power plants during the escalating conflict. The threat targeted civilian infrastructure and was made publicly, signaling intent to conduct strikes that would harm non-combatants and critical services.
• White House issues release on Trump's Fox & Friends remarks on Iran strategy — The White House published a release documenting President Trump's July 28, 2026 appearance on Fox & Friends, in which he described U.S. military posture toward Iran. Trump stated the U.S. maintains naval control of the Strait of Hormuz, possesses intelligence on Iranian nuclear sites including "Pickaxe Mountain," and has imposed a blockade preventing Iranian shipping. He asserted readiness to conduct strikes on Iranian infrastructure if negotiations fail, stating he could destroy bridges and power plants, and contrasted his approach with prior administrations' policies.