President Donald Trump threatened to "take away" the 2026 FIFA World Cup matches scheduled for the Boston area and move them to a different location if he feels there are "unsafe conditions" for fans.

On Oct. 14, Trump was asked about the recent "street takeovers" in and near Boston. Police have described incidents of large crowds gathering in several communities to watch drivers do stunts – blocking off streets and being aggressive towards officers who try to break them up.

A Boston police cruiser was set ablaze with fireworks during one of these "takeovers" in the early morning hours of Oct. 5, according to the Boston Police Department .

Trump, who has heavily criticized Boston's "sanctuary city" policies surrounding immigration, pointed a finger at Mayor Michelle Wu.

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