Search people, articles, bills, and more
Sen. Chuck Schumer demanded that FIFA cover transportation costs for World Cup host cities and states.
Republished from New York Post, with credit to the original publisher.
29 stories · 65–69 · updated Sep 25, 2026
This is New York Post's own score, and this article is credited to New York Post. The host score in the Source Check is Free Republic's.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill called on FIFA to cover World Cup transportation costs, saying the inherited host agreement leaves FIFA paying nothing; a proposed NJ Transit fare of $100 has not been finalized. Sen. Chuck Schumer also urged FIFA to pay, amid an estimated $48 million transit cost.
New York senator calling on FIFA to cover transportation costs
New Jersey governor calling on FIFA to cover World Cup transportation costs
Sherrill's version of this story ↗Outlets across the political spectrum are highlighting Senator Schumer’s demand that FIFA cover transportation costs for the 2026 World Cup to prevent local residents from being "gouged." NBC New York reports Schumer’s characterization of potential $100 train fares as a "shakedown," while Benzinga emphasizes his focus on FIFA’s $11 billion windfall. Center-right sources like Linda Ikeji's Blog echo this framing, showing notable cross-spectrum agreement in portraying Schumer as a defender of commuters against corporate price hikes.
Mikie SherrillLoading comments…
Republished from New York Post, with credit to the original publisher.
29 stories · 65–69 · updated Sep 25, 2026
This is New York Post's own score, and this article is credited to New York Post. The host score in the Source Check is Free Republic's.