Europe EditionJD Vance seemingly issues threat to all tourists thinking about coming to US for 2026 World Cup
- Vice President J.D. Vance made remarks on May 6, 2025, which many perceived as threatening tourists planning to visit the United States for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
- These comments occurred against a backdrop of concerns that strict immigration enforcement and Trump-era policies have created fear among foreign visitors and may reduce tourism.
- Vance welcomed visitors to the World Cup but joked that those who overstay would face deportation, invoking Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and prompting sharp criticism from officials and commentators.
- The backlash includes social media users and political figures noting that the remarks harm US tourism prospects, with footage of Vance's comments reaching over 6.4 million views and drawing accusations of fear-mongering.
- These developments raise concerns that tourism for the 2026 World Cup, which expects millions of visitors and significant economic impact, may suffer due to perceived unwelcoming rhetoric and immigration enforcement practices.
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JD Vance's Most Recent "Joke" About Deporting 2026 World Cup Attendees Is Going Viral Because People Think It's A "Threat"
"They aren't kidding. This is a threat. Do not come to the World Cup. Especially if you're a brown or black US citizen."View Entire Post ›
Vance Ripped After Making Cringey Joke About Deporting 2026 World Cup Attendees
Vice President JD Vance was soundly criticized after he made a deportation joke while remarking how the 2026 World Cup will see visitors "from close to 100 countries" enter the U.S. The moment occurred during an announcement naming Andrew Giuliani—son of former Trump attorney Rudy Giuliani—as the head of a new task force for the 2026 World Cup, which is set to be hosted jointly by the United States, Canada, and Mexico next year. Vance joked tha…
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