White House's role in Balogun appeal raises questions

How did President Donald Trump become involved in a FIFA decision involving U.S. men's national soccer team forward Folarin Balogun? In this report, 7News examines new reporting from POLITICO White House reporter Sophia Cai, who says the Trump administration mobilized shortly after Balogun received a controversial red card that initially ruled him out of the United States' World Cup Round of 16 match against Belgium. According to Cai, White House officials, including Andrew Giuliani and Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, became involved in the appeal effort. President Trump also confirmed he asked FIFA to review the decision, while FIFA says its disciplinary committee made the ruling independently. The report also explores criticism over presidential involvement in an international sports disciplinary matter and what it could mean as the World Cup continues. Watch the full report from 7News here: https://wjla.com/news/local/trump-fol... #Trump #FolarinBalogun #FIFA #WorldCup #USMNT #Soccer #7News #Politico #WhiteHouse #BreakingNews _______________ Stay up to date with our social media: 7News on Facebook:   / 7newsdc   7News on Twitter:   / 7newsdc   7News on Instagram:   / 7newsdc   Subscribe to WJLA on YouTube:    / @7newsdc   Daily News Playlist:    • WJLA Washington, DC - Daily News   For more information, visit https://wjla.com/ Have a news tip? Send it directly to us: Email us: [email protected] Call the Newsroom: 703.236.9480 WJLA is the local ABC affiliate for the greater Washington DC area. From our studios in Arlington, VA ABC7 covers national and local news, sports, and weather. #WJLA #DCNews #7NewsDC This video and all Sinclair Broadcast Group content archives of local news and sports coverage are available for your use. For more information contact us at [email protected]