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Trump leaves Juventus speechless with questions on trans issues, Iran

In the Oval Office during the Italian soccer giant’s visit to the White House, the president’s questions left the players in an awkward silence. “I was caught by surprise,” said Tim Weah.

June 19, 2025 at 6:30 a.m. EDT3 minutes ago

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“They’re very diplomatic,” President Donald Trump said after members of Juventus declined to respond directly to his questions about transgender athletes. (Tom Brenner For The Washington Post)

During a White House visit Wednesday by Italian soccer giant Juventus, President Donald Trump pressed players and officials from the club on transgender athletes.