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Trump FURIOUS as USMNT Defies his ADMINISTRATION’S WISHES!!!

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July 4, 2026

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Team USA just won its first World Cup knockout match since 2002 — and the roster that did it is a walking argument for the 14th Amendment the Supreme Court just defended. Retired Navy Commander Bobby Jones breaks down how a team built from dual nationals, first- and second-generation Americans, and a constitutional promise this country just reaffirmed is the real face of America this 4th of July. Visit https://meidasplus.com for more! MeidasTouch relies on SnapStream to record, watch, monitor, and clip the news. Get a FREE TRIAL of SnapStream by clicking here: https://go.snapstream.com/affiliate/meidastouch/meidasnews?utm_campaign=4490308-affiliate2025&utm_content=customerpartner Support the MeidasTouch Network: https://patreon.com/meidastouch Add the MeidasTouch Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-meidastouch-podcast/id1510240831 Buy MeidasTouch Merch: https://store.meidastouch.com Follow MeidasTouch on Twitter: https://twitter.com/meidastouch Follow MeidasTouch on Facebook: https://facebook.com/meidastouch Follow MeidasTouch on Instagram: https://instagram.com/meidastouch Follow MeidasTouch on TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@meidastouch

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