We're working on it to make sure the right people come into our country! - Trump on World Cup visa row with Global South

"Donald Trump was asked about visa rows engulfing the World Cup as he spoke with reporters from the White House on Wednesday. "The most successful World Cup they've ever had. They've never sold tickets at that level. They've never sold that many tickets so quickly," he began. "Some people are afraid that it's going to be harder and harder to get visas to come from outside. Can you reassure them?" a reporter put to him. "Well, we're working on it very closely to make sure the right people come into our country," Trump replied. This week, Iran said 15 officials and support staff had been denied visas - while Somali referee Omar Artan, one of Africa's top officials, was denied entry - which the US suggested was due to 'vetting concerns'. "

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