Americanswers! Was the 2026 World Cup a success for Donald Trump?

The FIFA 2026 World Cup was not without controversy, but with the event now concluded, was it a success for the US and Donald Trump? The president has faced scrutiny over perceived interference in the tournament, but what has the legacy of the World Cup been for the US?

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​​Meanwhile, the US and Iran have continued to exchange attacks over the weekend, with the Pentagon announcing on Sunday that a third member of the American military had died in attacks in Jordan and Iraq. Secretary of state Marco Rubio has said the US remains open to negotiations, but is America getting dragged into a so-called ‘forever war’?

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​​And, Justin, Sarah and Marianna answer your questions about plans to sell early access to the president‘s posts on Truth Social.

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