Trump claims he could pull Boston's World Cup games, citing safety

What they're saying: "I love the people of Boston. I know the games are sold out, but your mayor is not good," Trump told reporters.

• He went on to call Boston Mayor Michelle Wu intelligent but "radical left" and said "they're taking over parts of Boston," referring to the South End car mob.

Context: Trump made similar comments about the 11 U.S. host cities last month.

• FIFA has also designated three host cities in Mexico and two in Canada.

Reality check: Trump himself lacks the authority to unilaterally relocate the 2026 World Cup games in Massachusetts, which are being hosted roughly 30 miles from Boston.

Yes, but: He said if he feels conditions are unsafe, he would call FIFA president Gianni Infantino and ask them to move the games.

• "And he would do that," Trump added. "He wouldn't love to do it, but he'd do it very easily."
• FIFA did not immediately respond to an inquiry seeking comment.
• Trump said the same of Los Angeles, which is set to host the 2028 Summer Olympics.

Axios reporter Julianna Bragg contributed reporting.