Border Patrol's FIFA World Cup Power Trip

CBP’s deleted brag post fuels fears that Trump’s immigration crackdown is now stadium policy.

WASHINGTON — A now-deleted social media post from U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announcing its presence at the FIFA Club World Cup opener in Miami has sparked international controversy just days before the tournament begins.

CBP had posted on Facebook: “Let the games begin. The first #FIFAClubWorldCup games start on June 14th in Miami, FL at the Hard Rock Stadium. CBP will be suited and booted and ready to provide security for the first round of games. #CBPxFIFA #FootballUnitesTheWorld.” The post was removed following direct outreach from FIFA officials, according to individuals familiar with the discussions.

The move comes as immigration enforcement actions across the United States escalate, prompting widespread protests, particularly in Los Angeles. President Donald Trump’s deployment of Marines to the city in response to opposition to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids has heightened tensions ahead of the CONCACAF Gold Cup match between Mexico and the Dominica…