Donald Trump Sparks Tension with Juventus Squad in Oval Office

During Juventus's visit to the White House ahead of their Club World Cup match in Washington DC, President Donald Trump created several awkward moments by discussing his potential military strikes on Iran and pushing his controversial transgender sports policies. While the Juventus squad, including American players Timothy Weah and Weston McKennie, stood silently behind Trump as he addressed reporters about Iran, Trump later asked the players if a woman could make their men's team, referencing his executive order banning transgender athletes from women's sports. Juventus general manager Damien Comolli diplomatically responded by highlighting their strong women's team, but Trump insisted women should only play with women, further heightening the tension. The incident sparked widespread backlash and confusion both online and among viewers, who found the interaction uncomfortable and unusual for a presidential visit. Trump's remarks on Iran underscored the high stakes of the Middle East tensions, while his transgender sports comments reflected his ongoing cultural policy agenda during his presidency. The visit highlighted the intersection of global sports diplomacy and contentious political issues under Trump's administration.