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Vol. V · No. 567Tuesday Edition
Righteous MediaSince 1776. Est. 2019

It's peak World Cup. Tonight, Team USA takes on Belgium in what Paul Rieckhoff calls the biggest American soccer match in his lifetime — and of course, Donald Trump has already inserted himself into it. In this solo briefing, Paul draws the contrast between striker Folarin Balogun's quiet, honorable leadership and a president trying to vampire the shine off a moment America actually needs.

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Trump crashes the World Cup: the biggest US soccer match ever
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It's America 250 week, the World Cup has swept through New York, and tonight Team USA plays Belgium in what host Paul Rieckhoff calls…

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Why tonight's US vs. Belgium match is the biggest American s. Why tonight's US vs. Belgium match is the biggest American soccer moment in a generation

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Trump inserting himself into FIFA's red-card review. and the 'if we lose, it's rigged' setup

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Folarin Balogun's response to the ejection. 'I never want to react out of anger and out of emotion'

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The Patriot Front march through DC on July 4th with Confeder. The Patriot Front march through DC on July 4th with Confederate flags chanting 'Reclaim America'

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