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Trump, FIFA, and a Senate Scandal | Perth News
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- Jul 8, 2026
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Summary
Former President Donald Trump allegedly intervened with FIFA in November 2022 to help Nigerian soccer star Folarin Balogun play in a World Cup match against Belgium — a bizarre twist of political power in international sports. Meanwhile, Maine’s Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner is facing mounting pressure to drop out after a serious sexual assault allegation surfaced, forcing the campaign into a high-stakes reckoning. Both stories highlight the unpredictable intersections of politics, power, and public scrutiny. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/c6ffa731c698cf67