US Soccer’s JT Batson deflects on Trump’s role in Balogun saga: ‘The president is the president’

US Soccer chief executive JT Batson addressed the controversy regarding Donald Trump's efforts to influence Fifa. Trump contacted Fifa president Gianni Infantino to lobby for a red card review for forward Folarin Balogun before the last-16 match against Belgium. Batson focused on fan support and avoided stating if the federation regretted this involvement. Meanwhile, the USMNT suffered a 4-1 loss to Belgium in a game played before a record-setting television audience following the incident.