Donald Trump Wants Gianni Infantino for UN’s Top Job

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Donald Trump Wants Gianni Infantino for UN’s Top Job

Trump reportedly wants to nominate FIFA president Infantino as the next United Nations secretary-general, believing the football executive is respected worldwide and has a talent for “bringing people together.” The idea comes after their close World Cup partnership, but any path to the UN’s top job would first need Security Council backing and General Assembly approval.

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