Trump Official Says Denied Somali Referee Had Ties to 'Very Bad People'

Executive Briefing

• Reveals Andrew Giuliani, White House World Cup Task Force director, told CBS News the Somali referee was communicating with dangerous individuals
• Confirms the referee was denied U.S. entry ahead of World Cup-related activities
• Suggests national security concerns, not administrative error, drove the visa denial decision
• Indicates Trump administration is actively vetting foreign officials tied to the 2026 World Cup