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White House Avoids Confirming Talks to Promote Infantino as UN Secretary-General
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White House Avoids Confirming Talks to Promote Infantino as UN Secretary-General

From Cooperativa · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The White House declined to confirm reports of conversations between President Trump and FIFA President Gianni Infantino regarding Infantino's potential candidacy for UN Secretary-General.
  • White House spokesperson Karoline Leavitt stated she was unaware of such discussions but acknowledged Trump's respect for Infantino.
  • The report, originating from the New York Post, follows past controversies regarding Trump's relationship with Infantino, including a call about a player's suspension.

The White House has refrained from confirming whether President Donald Trump discussed the possibility of FIFA President Gianni Infantino seeking the role of UN Secretary-General. The New York Post reported on alleged conversations between the two leaders about this potential candidacy.

White House spokesperson Karoline Leavitt addressed the reports, stating, "I don't know if he and the president have spoken about that. I have not been present in all of their conversations." However, she added that Trump frequently speaks with Infantino and holds him in high regard for his work with FIFA.

I don't know if he and the president have spoken about that. I have not been present in all of their conversations.

— Karoline LeavittThe White House spokesperson responded to questions about reported conversations between President Trump and FIFA President Gianni Infantino.

This alleged discussion comes amid a backdrop of past controversies surrounding the relationship between Trump and Infantino. Notably, Trump had previously called the FIFA president regarding the suspension of U.S. player Folarin Balogun during the World Cup. The New York Post cited sources suggesting Trump's interest in supporting Infantino's potential bid for the UN leadership position.

I know they speak frequently and that the president has great respect for Gianni and for what he has done with FIFA.

— Karoline LeavittThe White House spokesperson acknowledged the relationship between President Trump and the FIFA president.
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Originally published by Cooperativa in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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