Timothy Weah, a star of the U.S. Men’s National Soccer Team, recently shared his experience of standing behind President Donald Trump in the Oval Office. Weah described the experience as “weird,” as Trump fielded questions on the Iran-Israel war and made controversial remarks about transgender women in sports.
Weah and his Juventus teammates were at the White House for a promotional event ahead of a match against Al-Ain FC. Despite being there to discuss soccer, Trump shifted the focus to political issues, leaving the players feeling uncomfortable.
Speaking to reporters, Weah, the son of former Liberian president George Weah, revealed that the players were required to attend the event. “They told us that we have to go and I had no choice but to go,” he explained.
Reflecting on the experience, Weah expressed his surprise and discomfort at the political turn of the conversation. “When he started talking about politics with Iran, I just wanted to play football, man,” he said.
Despite the unexpected nature of the event, Weah and his teammates remained professional and focused on their upcoming game, which they went on to win 5-0. The incident serves as a reminder of the intersection of sports and politics, even in seemingly unrelated settings like a soccer match at the White House.
