Somali World Cup referee denied entry into U.S. was talking to "some very bad people," White House official says

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Andrew Giuliani, White House World Cup task force executive director, defended the U.S. government's decision to deny entry and deport Somali referee Omar Artan.
Giuliani cited 'derogatory information' and Artan's alleged communication with 'very bad people' and 'suspected members of terror organizations' as reasons for the denial.
Despite Artan being vetted by FIFA for three years and selected for the European Super Cup final, the U.S. government has yet to release evidence supporting the claims.
Giuliani confirmed some players were questioned but allowed entry, and some Iranian team officials were denied entry due to suspected ties to the Iranian regime.
Concerns were raised about visa restrictions for citizens of Haiti, Iran, Ivory Coast, and Senegal, with Giuliani citing national security and visa overstay rates.
Giuliani dismissed claims that the administration's immigration crackdown is negatively impacting the World Cup, highlighting the high number of tickets sold and visa approvals.

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