WASHINGTON -- President Donald Trump on Tuesday threatened to relocate World Cup matches set to be played next year in Boston, parts of which he'd suggested had been "taken over" by recent unrest.
The Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts, home to the NFL's New England Patriots and about 30 miles from Boston, is set to host seven matches as the U.S. hosts the 2026 World Cup with Mexico and Canada. Trump was asked about the city's mayor, Michelle Wu, a Democrat whom he called "intelligent" but "radical left."
"We could take them away," Trump said of the games. "I love the people of Boston, and I know the games are sold out. But your mayor is not good."
He suggested "they're taking over parts of Boston" without offering details, but added "we could get them back in about two s