World Cup chaos avoided by Trump moves he didn’t make, ‘equally as important’ as actions taken: travel exec
The 2026 World Cup avoided potential travel chaos not only because of what President Donald Trump’s administration did to speed up visas, tighten security and move foreign fans through airports, but also because of what it chose not to do, according to the head of the U.S. Travel Association, which represents over 1,000 organizations across the industry.In a letter to Trump obtained by Fox News Digital, U.S.
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The 2026 World Cup avoided potential travel chaos not only because of what President Donald Trump’s administration did to speed up visas, tighten security and move foreign fans through airports, but also because of what it chose not to do, according to the head of the U.S. Travel Association, which represents over 1,000 organizations across the industry.In a letter to Trump obtained by Fox News Digital, U.S. Travel Association President and CEO Geoff Freeman credited the administration with holding off on several travel-related policies that had been on the table in the run-up to the World Cup, arguing those decisions helped make the tournament a "resounding success.""In addition to faster visa appointments, the Visa Waiver Program (VWP) and the Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) did not strain under record volume—processing more than 5 million applications and approvals while maintaining the highest levels of security," Freeman wrote. "Equally as important were several actions your administration did not take prior to and during the World Cup."GERMAN WORLD CUP FAN BREAKS DOWN IN TEARS AFTER BEING BLOWN AWAY BY KINDNESS OF AMERICANSThe U.S.
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