Several outlets report that U.S. President Donald Trump wants FIFA President Gianni Infantino to become the next United Nations secretary-general. The claims, reported by The New York Post and repeated by Breitbart and Fox News, connect the proposal to Infantino’s role in connection with the recently hosted World Cup, which the outlets describe as successful. Fox News adds that Trump’s reported rationale includes Infantino’s perceived ability to bring people together.
The reporting does not provide details on the timing of any formal nomination, how it would be presented to UN member states, or whether Infantino has expressed interest. It also does not indicate how the proposal would interact with the UN’s usual selection and appointment process for the secretary-general, which involves consultation among member states and endorsement by the Security Council.
Overall, the articles present the proposal as a reported intention rather than an official announcement, and they present no further corroborating information from UN officials or FIFA beyond Infantino’s current leadership role at the organization.
