Jamie Raskin, the top Democrat on the House judiciary committee, has opened an investigation into Fifa president Gianni Infantino, requesting records of the governing body's contacts with Donald Trump, his administration and his family business.
Key facts
- Jamie Raskin, the top Democrat on the House judiciary committee, has launched the investigation.
- Raskin wrote to Infantino in a Sunday letter seeking documents on gifts, payments or benefits provided to Trump and his associates.
- The committee requested visitor logs for Fifa's office space in Trump Tower, which it acquired last year.
- Infantino has also been asked to sit for a transcribed interview.
Jamie Raskin, the top Democrat on the House judiciary committee, has launched an investigation into Fifa president Gianni Infantino, seeking documents that would detail the ties between soccer’s governing body and Donald Trump and his administration, according to the Guardian.
In a letter sent on Sunday, Raskin wrote to Infantino and called for Fifa to provide any documents and communications related to gifts, payments or benefits provided to Trump and his associates.
The request also covers the visitor logs for Fifa’s office space in Trump Tower, which the governing body acquired last year.
The committee additionally requested that Infantino sit for a transcribed interview as part of the inquiry.
Fifa has not publicly responded to the request, according to the source. It is not yet clear whether Fifa will provide the documents or agree to the interview.
Why it matters
The request brings the governing body of world soccer into a US political inquiry, raising questions about its relationship with Donald Trump and his family business. Fifa holds office space in Trump Tower, and Raskin's letter seeks records and testimony on those ties.
Frequently asked questions
Who is leading the investigation into Fifa?
Jamie Raskin, the top Democrat on the House judiciary committee, has launched the investigation and written to Fifa president Gianni Infantino.
What records is the committee requesting?
The committee is seeking documents and communications related to gifts, payments or benefits provided to Trump and his associates, as well as visitor logs for Fifa's office space in Trump Tower.
Has Infantino been asked to testify?
Yes. The committee requested that Infantino sit for a transcribed interview.