World Cup 2026: White House calls for reopening Department of Homeland Security

Giuliani added: “The rapid response of law enforcement and Secret Service agents saved lives, but the chaos underscored the critical need for a fully functioning Department of Homeland Security (DHS).

“Under President Trump’s leadership, we are committed to keeping America safe and ready to face any challenge.

“As we prepare for the unprecedented scale of the FIFA World Cup, with millions of spectators and dozens of major events across the country, relaunching DHS is essential.

“We cannot afford complacency – the stakes are too high.”

The shutdown of DHS — which is responsible for most security operations at tournaments in the United States — has lasted nine weeks. Earlier this month, officials warned that it affected preparedness and hindered coordination between local and federal agencies.

The dispute is because Democrats oppose funding Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) — which falls under DHS — unless reformed, following two fatal shootings by federal agents in Minneapolis in January.

On Monday, Trump called on Republicans in Congress The legislation was agreed upon in early June., outsider

Republican congressman Mike Lawler of host city New York said this week: “You’re talking about an international event in one of the most targeted areas for terrorism.

“It’s crazy that we’re in a situation where the department responsible for coordinating the security of this event has been shut down for over 110 days. We’re at war at that point.”

The 48-team World Cup will be jointly hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico from June 11 to July 19.