A group of over 20 Members of Parliament is urging FIFA to consider expelling the United States from the World Cup due to President Donald Trump’s alleged breaches of international law. The MPs are particularly concerned about the U.S.’s involvement in Venezuela and the President’s perceived threats towards Denmark, Cuba, and Colombia. Trump’s recent actions, including the reported plan to seize Greenland and warnings to other countries, have fueled anger among the MPs.
The MPs have put forward a motion to ban the USA from major global sporting events, expressing alarm over the alleged “kidnapping” of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro and threats made against sovereign states. Labour MP Brian Leishman, who spearheaded the motion, criticized the international community and sporting bodies for what he sees as inconsistency in dealing with Trump’s actions.
The motion argues that Trump’s behavior undermines the international order and should not be normalized through sporting events. The group, which includes MPs from various political parties, is calling for the government to oppose double standards in enforcing international norms.
As the U.S. prepares for the upcoming World Cup, the government has emphasized that it is the White House’s responsibility to justify its actions in Venezuela. Maduro and his wife are now in the U.S., facing conspiracy charges. The U.S. has labeled Maduro a “narco-terrorist,” while he claims to be a victim of kidnapping and a prisoner of war.
In response to Trump’s threat to annex Greenland, British officials have expressed solidarity with Denmark. Keir Starmer has emphasized that the fate of Greenland should be determined by its people and Denmark, following discussions with the U.S. President.