Before the FIFA World Cup kicked off across the United States, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and several prominent Democrats warned that the tournament would become an embarrassing failure under President Donald Trump’s leadership. Critics argued the administration was more focused on appearances than preparation, insisting America’s transportation systems would buckle under the pressure of millions of soccer fans.
Those predictions never came close to becoming reality.
Instead, host cities across the country shattered public transit records, moved millions of spectators efficiently, and wrapped up the tournament without the widespread transportation chaos that many in the media had confidently forecast.
