World Cup Fever: Promoting US Tourism in Troubling Times

Poster Promoting US Tourism from USCBP

The FIFA World Cup is currently taking place in stadiums across North America, and it's been really nice to see many visitors come to celebrate and cheer on their teams. While Team USA had a good showing, they eventually exited with a loss to Belgium. People are enjoying  watching the world's best athletes compete against each other, but others have critiqued the high prices for things like train tickets, hotels, and matches. Part of the high price comes as the Trump cartel scrapped its initial plan to promote tourism in the US with some intimidating images. In this one, a MAGA demon is shown with two CBP officers behind them. The poster reminds visitors that agents will only neutralize American agitators. However, visitors should also remember that they shouldn't overstay their welcome, apply for welfare or date American women with a final reminder that DHS and CBP are here to protect and maintain the purity of the soil. 

The Trump cartel also had regional posters designed. I only have the Philly Posters, but there were three variants. 

This one reminds tourists to visit with confidence and to have their visa and passport. However, there's an ominous reminder of the Move bombing from 1985, possibly to suggest the power of the police state. 

This next variant is much darker in tone and message, informing visitors to not overstay their welcome. In addition to featuring the Move bombing, this one also seems to feature police surveillance, a zombie Ben Franklin who has been reanimated by lightning, and what appears to be the Eagles fan who ate a road apple during the Super Bowl parade. 

This last variant may be the most chilling as it offers some of the most disturbing instances from Philadelphia's history including Move, Scrapple, Pork Roll, Gary Heidnik, and Will Smith. It's clear that the Trump cartel wanted to send a message to tourists planning to visit.