Republican senator Ted Cruz thanks Trump for ‘getting rid of that ridiculous red card’ in apparent reference to Folarin Balogun – live

According to the Guardian, U-S soccer player Folarin Balogun received a straight red card widely considered excessively harsh. Under FIFA rules, straight red cards typically cannot be appealed. However, the Guardian reports Trump made three calls to FIFA beginning Wednesday to overturn the decision. The suspension was lifted—and Senator Ted Cruz publicly thanked Trump for 'getting rid of that ridiculous red card.' Neither FIFA nor the White House has commented.

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