Donald Trump: “In my first term, I negotiated the return of the World Cup…”

“That's why I appointed him. Together, this group will help plan the biggest, safest and most extraordinary soccer tournament in history. And that's what it's going to be, Johnny. In my first term, I negotiated the return of the World Cup to America. And now in my second term, I'll have the honor of hosting the World cup for the first time of any president in more than 30 years.” (02:27–02:31)

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