'God alone saved me': Donald Trump marks assassination attempt anniversary at Club World Cup Final
Donald Trump
marked the one-year anniversary of a failed assassination attempt by attending the FIFA Club World Cup final at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, where Chelsea defeated Paris Saint-Germain.
Trump, joined by family and advisers, presented medals to players and handed Chelsea their championship trophy on Sunday.
Trump and First Lady Melania Trump arrived at the stadium before the pre-match performance by
Robbie Williams
and Laura Pausini, receiving both cheers and some boos when shown on the stadium's mega-screen.
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The US president watched the match from a luxury box alongside FIFA President Gianni Infantino and his wife, Leena Al Ashqar.
Notable guests in the president's suite included Attorney General Pam Bondi, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, NFL star Tom Brady, and media mogul Rupert Murdoch.
Chelsea dominated the match, securing a 3-0 lead in the first half with Cole Palmer scoring twice and João Pedro adding another goal.
The victory prevented PSG from claiming their fourth major title of the season, following their Ligue 1 win on April 5, Coupe de France victory over Reims, and
Champions League
triumph against Inter Milan.
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"It remains my firm conviction that God alone saved me that day for a righteous purpose: to restore our beloved Republic to greatness and to rescue our Nation from those who seek its ruin," Trump stated after returning to Washington.
Trump praised the first responders and rallygoers who helped others to safety during last year's assassination attempt, saying, "These men and women arrived at the rally grounds as ordinary Americans, but left as heroes."
The sporting event also provided an opportunity for diplomatic discussions, with Trump envoy Steve Witkoff indicating plans to meet with Qatari officials regarding Gaza ceasefire negotiations.
MetLife Stadium is set to host the 2026 World Cup final, which will be part of a tournament held across the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
Trump has expressed plans to attend multiple matches during next year's World Cup, despite ongoing tensions with neighboring countries over tariffs and immigration issues.
"Tension's a good thing," Trump remarked regarding the international situation surrounding the upcoming tournament.
The president has frequently attended sporting events since taking office, including the Super Bowl in New Orleans, Daytona 500 in Florida, UFC fights in Miami and Newark, and NCAA wrestling championships in Philadelphia.
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