WASHINGTON (Gray DC) – Pitches across North America hold the hopes and dreams of millions soccer fans across the world. But the pressure isn\u2019t just on the players, it\u2019s on the elected and local officials to make sure the games are safe and enjoyable. Securing soccer\u2019s highest achievement starts with safety outside of the stadium and at FIFA \u201cFan Festivals\u201d around the nation.<\/p>\n
In March, President Donald Trump created a White House task force to make sure up to six million visiting fans in 11 host cities and fan festivals enjoy their time in the U.S. \u2013 regardless of their team\u2019s outcome. <\/p>\n
\u201cWhen President Trump established the White House task force he set out with a clear mission,\u201d Robert O\u2019Leary of the U.S. Department of Commerce said. \u201cTo ensure the United States delivers a safe, welcoming and memorable World Cup.\u201d<\/p>\n
The government is spending $625 million dollars to sure up security before the games begin. <\/p>\n
\u201cOur counterterrorism, criminal, counterintelligence and espionage and cyber divisions are closely monitoring all available information to maintain awareness of threats from potential terrorists, cyber actors and anyone else seeking to engage in nefarious activity related to the world cup,\u201d said Douglas Olson, an FBI Special Agent on the White House\u2019s FIFA World Cup task force.<\/p>\n
This is about protecting people first, and then profits. The World Cup is estimated to be worth about $17 billion to the American economy, according to the committee. Trump has made it clear since he took office, one of his goals is to display America in the best light at every opportunity. <\/p>\n
\u201cThis is an important moment in our country\u2019s history,\u201d Sen. Jerry Moran (R-Kansas) said. \u201cIt is an opportunity to demonstrate the strength of our coordination at every level of government and across agencies, federal partners and state and local law enforcement.\u201d<\/p>\n
The United States headlines the first game in the U.S. on June 12, in Inglewood, Calif. against Paraguay. <\/p>\n
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