- President Donald Trump used a White House event honoring Inter Miami's 2025 MLS Cup victory to boast about military actions against Iran.
- Trump claimed the U.S. military was "totally demolishing" Iranian forces and destroying their missile and drone capabilities "far ahead of schedule."
- Lionel Messi and other Inter Miami players, including Luis Suárez, were present and appeared visibly uncomfortable during Trump's remarks.
- The president justified the military campaign, dubbed "Operation Epic Fury," by stating Iran was "crazy" and would have attacked the U.S. first.
- Trump later welcomed Messi to the White House, noting his son Barron's excitement, and was presented with an Inter Miami shirt bearing his name and the number 47.
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