Trump’s reverse Midas touch blamed for another string of U.S. sports misfires
TL;DR
An adapted All In with Chris Hayes excerpt argues that President Trump’s involvement with sports has coincided with missteps or tainted celebrations for U.S. teams, framing it as a “reverse Midas touch.” Hayes points to episodes like Balogun’s overturned suspension after a Trump–Infantino call and cites various sports moments (NFL, NBA, Ryder Cup, hockey, and the World Cup) where Trump’s presence or actions seemingly dimmed teams’ performances or moments of joy, while acknowledging it may be more superstition than a proven curse.
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