Secretary of Homeland Security, Kristi Noem, forecasted over two million foreign visitors for the event, and emphasized the need for adherence to visa rules. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy echoed this sentiment, reminding attendees not to overstay their visas.
This follows Trump’s previous policies on immigration, including mass deportations and high-profile cases like the deportation of Kilmar Armando Ábrego García to El Salvador.
The message was clear: enjoy the World Cup, but respect the US immigration rules.