Congress Summons FIFA President Gianni Infantino Over Ties To Donald Trump

FIFA President Gianni Infantino is facing fresh scrutiny from the U.S. House Judiciary Committee after Representative Jamie Raskin (D-Md.) issued a formal summons seeking a transcribed interview and related documents about Infantino’s interactions with former President Donald Trump and his associates.

What The Committee Is Asking For

In a letter, Raskin requested that Infantino sit for a transcribed interview and produce documents and communications that could show whether FIFA received any benefits from Trump or people close to him. The committee also asked for visitor logs for FIFA’s office space in Trump Tower. Infantino was given until August 9 to schedule the interview and submit the requested materials.

Allegations And Context

Raskin’s letter went beyond document requests, leveling a series of sharp criticisms. He accused Infantino of failing to break FIFA’s "decades-long culture of corruption" and said that measures taken under Infantino — including removing most members of FIFA’s ethics committee — weakened oversight and may have enabled closer dealings with the Trump administration. The congressman also flagged FIFA’s use of dynamic pricing during the World Cup as an example of dubious consumer practices, calling it potential price-gouging tied to FIFA’s favorable standing.

Trump, The Red Card And Public Remarks

The inquiry follows multiple high-profile moments: Infantino publicly presented Trump with a peace prize, has at times spoken warmly about their relationship, and Trump has said he contacted Infantino about a red card shown to U.S. striker Folarin Balogun during the World Cup. Infantino confirmed he spoke with Trump but insisted the conversation did not influence FIFA’s decision to suspend Balogun’s automatic one-match ban.

Infantino’s Response

Infantino has not yet said whether he will comply with the committee’s request. In a lengthy Instagram post, he denounced critics and defended FIFA’s handling of the 2026 World Cup, writing that organizers delivered "no violence, no incidents, 100% safety and security, only joy and happiness." He also argued that disputed referee decisions are common in major leagues and criticized what he described as selective outrage over visa denials for a small number of officials.

"You were so consumed by hate and criticism that you missed it all," Infantino wrote, accusing detractors of spreading falsehoods from behind screens and publications.

For now, it remains uncertain whether Infantino will honor the summons or provide the documents by the committee’s August 9 deadline. The House Judiciary Committee’s inquiry will likely focus on whether Infantino’s conduct or FIFA’s policies merit further investigation.