Trump's Old Tweet Circles Back After U.S. Soccer Loss

After the United States' 4-1 loss to Belgium in the Round of 16 at the World Cup, Donald Trump found himself under fire on social media once again. The president’s critics dug up one of his most notorious tweets from early 2021, turning it into a meme to poke fun at his recent involvement with FIFA.

A Blast From the Past

Back on January 6, 2021, as the Capitol was being stormed, Trump tweeted about then-Vice President Mike Pence, criticizing him for not overturning the election results. The tweet read: "Mike Pence didn't have the courage to do what should have been done to protect our Country and our Constitution." This post quickly became infamous.

The FIFA Controversy

Earlier this month, Trump attempted to influence FIFA decisions after U.S. striker Folarin Balogun received a red card suspension. His efforts helped lift the ban for just one match, but the team’s defeat against Belgium meant it did not make a difference on the field.

Users on social media cleverly reworked the 2021 tweet to mock Trump's actions related to the soccer incident, drawing parallels between his political maneuvers and his attempt to sway sports authorities.