Jason Whitlock criticizes Trump and roots for Belgium over USA in World Cup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 6, 2026, 9:48 PM
Last updated Jul 6, 2026
Jason Whitlock expressed his support for Belgium over the USA in the ongoing World Cup. His stance follows President Donald Trump's intervention with FIFA to reinstate striker Folarin Balogun, who faced a red card. Whitlock criticized Balogun as a representation of a contentious immigration issue related to birthright citizenship. Despite voting for Trump in 2024, Whitlock denounced his recent appeal as hypocritical, noting the apparent contradiction in Trump's stance on immigration. The match between the USA and Belgium is currently underway, with both teams vying for a win.
- •Whitlock currently supports Belgium in the World Cup.
- •He criticized Trump's push for Balogun's reinstatement.
- •Balogun was carded in a prior match but is now eligible.
- •The USA-Belgium match is live, starting at 5:00 p.m. ET.
- •Whitlock's criticism marks a shift after previously voting for Trump.
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"Jason Whitlock ranted he is cheering for Belgium instead of the USA after President Donald Trump pushed FIFA to reinstate star striker Folarin Balogun.
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