Trump says he isn’t an Arsenal supporter after 2018 interview with Piers Morgan
In a 2018 interview, Donald Trump told Piers Morgan he is not an Arsenal fan, noting a friend who backs Manchester United.
Piers Morgan, an outspoken Arsenal enthusiast, interviewed Donald Trump in 2018 and presented him with a personalized Arsenal shirt. Trump complimented the present but clarified that he is not particularly an Arsenal supporter. He referenced a friend, Edward Glazer, who is a Manchester United fan.
The discussion also touched on Trump’s increased visibility in soccer after the 2026 World Cup, which was staged across North America. Critics have targeted Trump for endorsing FIFA president Gianni Infantino’s plan to sell part of the tournament to private investors, a move linked to Joshua Kushner, the brother of Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner.
Why it matters
The anecdote reveals Trump’s limited personal ties to English football, despite his broader involvement in the sport’s governance.
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