Trump Presence Means Even Longer Lines for World Cup Final Fans
Summary
Fans attending the FIFA World Cup final at the New York New Jersey Stadium faced long delays to enter due to increased security for President Donald Trump’s presence. Security was managed by the U.S. Secret Service with airport-style checks, causing lines and wait times of around two hours.Key Facts
- The World Cup final was held at the 82,500-seat New York New Jersey Stadium.
- President Donald Trump’s attendance led to higher security measures.
- Fans experienced about two-hour waits to get through multiple security checkpoints.
- The event was designated a National Special Security Event.
- Both the Secret Service and TSA ran two levels of security screening.
- Organizers opened the stadium gates four hours early and added more entry points to reduce crowding.
- Some media and staff faced delays and had to use alternate security screening areas.
- The security setup was similar to that used during President Trump’s NBA Finals appearance in June.
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