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Donald Trump: “If we think they're going, there's going to be crime. If we…”

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President Trump Meets with the White House Task Force on the FIFA World Cup 2026

Published | Video Starts at 32:05

I want it to be great. I'd love it to be in Los Angeles. I love the place. It's a natural for Los Angeles. If we think they're going, there's going to be crime. If we are obstructed by the governor and maybe he won't obstruct, maybe he'll be great. But I'd love him for him to call and say, you know, we'd like to have some extra help, because if there's even a hint of a problem, we want to get in there before the problem occurs. (32:05–32:13)

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Asserts that federal intervention is contingent on state cooperation to prevent crime.

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