US President Donald Trump on Monday came to the defense of FIFA president Gianni Infantino, warning that removing him from his post would be a serious mistake. Trump said football's governing body would be making a terrible error if it replaced Infantino, who has been under pressure recently. The president's comments were reported by multiple outlets, though he did not appear to specify what form of pressure Infantino is facing. Trump's intervention adds a political dimension to the leadership questions surrounding FIFA. He described any move to push Infantino out as unwise, without offering further details. The remarks mark a rare direct statement from a US president on the internal affairs of international football's governing body. Infantino has led FIFA since 2016, but the reports did not provide additional context about the nature of the pressure or any specific challenges to his position. Trump did not elaborate on why he believes Infantino should stay, nor did he mention any potential successors. The statement appears to be a simple expression of support, with Trump urging FIFA not to act against its current president. No further information was available about the timing or venue of Trump's comments, beyond that they were made on Monday.