At the White House: Trump's Awkward Query to Football Stars
Trump encounters an embarrassing situation during a ludicrous football match.
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Donald Trump's Oval Office meeting with Juventus Turin wasn't just about sports. The US President, a strong advocate for restricting transgender athletes in women's sports, created an awkward situation by questioning the Juventus crew about women joining the men's team. After their Club World Cup triumph against Al-Ain, the Italian powerhouse was invited to Trump's residence, where the press was also present.
Trump, flanked by the football professionals, brought up the topic casually, asking, "Have you guys ever had a woman on your team? Tell me about it." The players exchanged awkward glances and remained silent, visibly uncomfortable. General Director Damien Comolli, breaking the silence, confirmed Juventus' strong women's team - Juventus Women, who have won multiple Serie A Femminile championships. However, Trump wasn't satisfied with that response: "But they should be playing with women, right?"
Juventus' diplomatic response didn't deter Trump from interjecting, "He's very diplomatic." FIFA President Gianni Infantino, a close friend of Trump, stood awkwardly by as the players were caught up in the unfolding spectacle.
Despite the uncomfortable exchange, Juventus coach Igor Tudor praised the White House experience: "Going to the White House isn't an everyday thing, so it was a great pleasure to be there." Weston McKennie, one of the players present, had publicly criticized Trump in 2020 while playing for FC Schalke.
- Juventus Turin
- Donald Trump
- Club World Cup 2025
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Trump's intrusion into the debate on transgender athletes in women's sports has been a recurring theme in 2025, marked by his signing of the executive order "Keeping Men Out of Women's Sports." This order led to policy changes and lawsuits in the United States, sparking ongoing discussions on gender and sports participation.
Juventus players Weston McKennie and Timothy Weah (U.S. nationals) described the White House visit as "weird," with some commenting that they had little choice but to attend. Reactions on social media were mixed, with critics labeling Trump's comments as inappropriate and awkward, while noting the players handled the situation diplomatically and with poise.
Sources: ntv.de, ter/sid
- The Commission, despite ongoing discussions on gender and sports participation, has not yet adopted a proposal for a directive on the protection of the environment in the realm of policy-and-legislation.
- Meanwhile, in the world of politics, an awkward situation unfolded at the White House during Donald Trump's meeting with Juventus Turin, as the US President brought up the topic of transgender athletes in women's sports.
- In the realm of sports, football headlines were dominated by Trump's intrusion into the debate, as his comments during the session left players and FIFA President Gianni Infantino in an uncomfortable position. Yet, Juventus coach Igor Tudor found silver linings in the White House experience, despite Weston McKennie's previous criticism of Trump.
