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JD Vance attempted a charm offensive on Tuesday, and failed with the charm while succeeding in being offensive.

It happened during an announcement that former Donald Trump lawyer Rudy Giuliani’s son, Andrew Giuliani, would be leading a task force for the 2026 World Cup, which will take place in the United States, Canada and Mexico next year.

Rather than stoke excitement for a global event that could be a tourism cash cow for North America, Vance decided to take a different approach — and joked about deporting the potential thousands of tourists visiting the U.S. for the occasion.

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[–] Hikuro93@lemmy.world 8 points 3 hours ago* (last edited 3 hours ago)

Ha ha, yes, such a joker that JD. Totally not a cowardly sleazebeg acting as a "good person" and testing the waters on controversial stuff like a certain orange president likes to do... He's learning well.

I really hope this is the World Cup with the least international attendance in recent memory (should really be 0, but that's sadly too unrealistic) . Don't spend your money in the US, if FIFA wants your fan money they should relocate the world cup to somewhere without threats.

[–] Charlxmagne@lemmy.world 11 points 5 hours ago (2 children)

I'm surprised Trump's even fine with hosting the world cup in the first place seeing as every professional footballer is a migrant by definition.

[–] Doorbook@lemmy.world 1 points 1 hour ago

it is a money maker considering they don't need to build new stadium or infrastructure. However these things doesn't mean much, I think what he cares about how the final draw up to 1.5 billion viewer.. so if he get to be there handing gold medals or something he will be happy.

[–] Regrettable_incident@lemmy.world 1 points 4 hours ago (1 children)

TBF the American women's team is good.

[–] Charlxmagne@lemmy.world 4 points 4 hours ago* (last edited 4 hours ago)

That's completely irrelevant, a migrant is someone who relocates for work-related purposes, 99.9% of football players are doing so, that's the whole backbone of football, not including Sunday league players.

[–] Phoenicianpirate@lemm.ee 14 points 8 hours ago

Even the fucking Nazis made sure Germany was as hospitable as possible to all visitors in the 1936 Olympics. The blatant Nazi propaganda, however, backfired and many people left with a sour taste in their mouths after they left.

[–] HawlSera@lemm.ee 13 points 9 hours ago

It's almost cute that you thought he was joking.

[–] Ceruleum@lemmy.wtf 28 points 10 hours ago

Not a joke, not a joke.

[–] StonerCowboy@lemm.ee 5 points 8 hours ago (2 children)

JD Vance should be deported to space with Elon to mars.

[–] SabinStargem@lemmy.today 1 points 2 hours ago

I think that would give the Martians a casus belli to declare war on Earth.

[–] Jiggle_Physics@sh.itjust.works 3 points 3 hours ago

Too many resources. Just put the motherfuckers on a boat, take it to the most remote part of the pacific, and strand it there.

[–] Mallspice@lemm.ee 4 points 8 hours ago

No one in their right mind would compete here you do that.

What, you gonna deport someone because they beat us in gold JD? Fuck.

[–] Saryn@lemmy.world 29 points 12 hours ago (5 children)

I've been to over 50 countries in all seven continents, and I've lived in four of those. Never did I feel anything that I would would describe as fear.

I will be travelling to the US for an exchange program next month. I am afraid. To the point I am actually considering cancelling what could be a career changing opportunity.

[–] TotalCourage007@lemm.ee 13 points 8 hours ago

I would consider canceling any dealings with US if said person isn't white, even that is a stretch for this dogshit administration. I hope we see a general protest by making the World Cup barren.

As a sane person I am deeply sorry for any strife our government causes. Do your best to stay safe!

[–] InputZero@lemmy.world 4 points 9 hours ago

You should be concerned, the US government will change your job title to El Salvadorian Detainee whether you want them to or not.

[–] Phoenicianpirate@lemm.ee 3 points 8 hours ago

My feelings are your feelings... but I am not planning on traveling to the US.

[–] mazzilius_marsti@lemmy.world 2 points 9 hours ago

Is the opportunity "once in a lifetime" or can you find alternatives like Europe? Tbh things are too fucked up now, even I am afraid to travel there a few weeks to visit.

[–] Bazoogle@lemmy.world -4 points 9 hours ago (1 children)

I am in the US, and I despise what's going on. So please do not take what I am about to say as a defense to what is happening here.

Things are pretty extreme right now, but they aren't as bad as the extreme left media is making it out to be. I find news articles posted on Lemmy are often sensationalized. There are 100% things we need to worry about, and things I myself am fighting (most everything the orange man does). But I do not think it is so bad you should cancel a big opportunity for yourself. Obviously things are happening to people, but most people are traveling to and from the US without any issues. You aren't going to hear reports about all the people who didn't have any issues while traveling.

I do not think there is reason to believe anything would happen to you. The right doesn't want you here, so they absolutely aren't going to keep you here as a prisoner. If they wanted you out, you would gladly leave on your own accord and cover all the expenses. They wouldn't spend more money making you leave if you don't want to be here anyway.

[–] sin_free_for_00_days@sopuli.xyz 5 points 3 hours ago

extreme left media

Where is this mythical entity? I'd like to subscribe.

[–] Formfiller@lemmy.world 11 points 11 hours ago

And steal their bike

[–] VampirePenguin@midwest.social 60 points 1 day ago (3 children)

How funny will it be when all of the seats are empty? Americans don't care about soccer, this event will be funded by tourism and now those folks will be opting out. If I were planning this event I'd be livid. Vance, shut your stupid fucking mouth and never speak again as long as you live.

[–] obvs@lemmy.world 1 points 3 hours ago

I am convinced that World Cup 2026 will not happen in the United States.

[–] InputZero@lemmy.world 2 points 8 hours ago

They'll just say the stadium was full, it was the FIFA with the highest ratings some people say. A great, big, beautiful FIFA. You know they know a lot about FIFA and some say that will be the best one. FIFA guys, coming up to him crying, saying 'oh thank you Mr. President. FIFA was nothing before you got here and now everyone's talking about it.' People didn't know what FIFA was before the president. It's true until he started talking about it no one knew what FIFA was. That's because he's the best a FIFA. In all the world no one is better at FIFA than America and the President. /S

[–] mcv@lemm.ee 20 points 14 hours ago (1 children)

It's apparently also in Mexico and Canada, so you can still visit matches there.

Would be funny if the stadiums in Mexico and Canada were chock full while those in the US were half empty. You'd hope they'd finally get the message.

[–] IzzyJ@lemmy.world 12 points 11 hours ago

They'd just say "soccer is woke anyway. Football ura" it's a cult and I hate it here

[–] b161@lemmy.blahaj.zone 58 points 1 day ago (2 children)

If you go to this you’re a fucking idiot. Not worth being sent to an El Salvador concentration camp just to watch a soccer match. Just watch it on tv.

[–] Zacpod@lemmy.world 44 points 1 day ago (3 children)

People went to Qatar to sit in slave-built stadiums. Don't expect any morals from FIFA fans.

[–] HawlSera@lemm.ee 7 points 9 hours ago

Yes, but they didn't have the chance of becoming slaves themselves, so the situation is different.

[–] thermal_shock@lemmy.world 10 points 12 hours ago

It didn't directly effect them. They don't give a shit how it was built.

[–] Red_October@lemmy.world 16 points 20 hours ago

No morals, but maybe self preservation isn't too much to expect.

[–] ayyy@sh.itjust.works 33 points 1 day ago (1 children)

If you support fifa in any way, you’re an idiot. I don’t have much hope that anybody will change their behavior.

[–] postmateDumbass@lemmy.world 2 points 11 hours ago

Trump's corruprion is finding freindship in FIFA.

[–] hopesdead@startrek.website 48 points 1 day ago (1 children)

I know FIFA is corrupt but does anyone not see how dangerous traveling to the United States currently is?

[–] zqps@sh.itjust.works 8 points 9 hours ago

Soccer fans have below average concern for world politics, in my experience.

[–] Sirdubdee@lemmy.world 27 points 1 day ago (3 children)

Didn’t the Nazis host the Olympics? Why does history rhyme?

[–] seeigel@feddit.org 6 points 11 hours ago

26 is the new 36

[–] jagged_circle@feddit.nl 9 points 1 day ago

Yeah, and lots of non arians kicked their ass. It was beautiful

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[–] Binky@lemmy.sdf.org 36 points 1 day ago (4 children)

Because what we really want from our government officials is more laughing at the pain and suffering of others.

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