nobody in this article about how #nyc is getting screwed by #FIFA mentioned the one reason people aren't coming to #WorldCup2026 : the year and a half #Trump has spent broadcasting his #ICE anti-immigrant revenge porn.

no sports event is worth the risk of ending in a #MAGA concentration camp.

but more importantly, the article reveals how USA politicians can’t fathom a #BDSUSA movement

❝ Dreams of a World Cup Bonanza Turn Dark on Empty Hotel Rooms, High Transit Costs https://www.thecity.nyc/2026/05/12/world-cup-nyc-empty-hotel-rooms/

Dreams of a World Cup Bonanza Turn Dark on Empty Hotel Rooms, High Transit Costs

FIFA predicted the New York area would take in $3 billion from the World Cup. But some official estimates say the city could lose money on the world’s biggest sporting event.

THE CITY - NYC News

@blogdiva similar here in Seattle where we are hosting some games as well.

I was initially excited about having some WC games here. But after ice/trump I think encouraging folks to stay away is the right call.

Fuck that orange shit pile for ruining another thing in my life.