The World Anti-Doping Agency proposes banning U.S. government officials, including President Trump, from attending the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics and this summers World Cup due to unpaid dues. The U.S. has refused to pay its annual dues, totaling $7.3 million last year. The proposal was first floated last year but was shot down after U.S. lobbying. The dispute stems from U.S. frustration over WADAs handling of cases like Chinese swimmers who tested positive but still competed in Paris. U.S. officials are pushing back hard, with some calling the ban idea ridiculous and impossible to enforce. WADA insists this protects funding for clean athletes worldwide, but no word yet from Olympic or soccer leaders on enforcement. The feud dates back years, tied to broader distrust of global anti-doping rules.
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