Raskin, the senior Democrat on the House Judiciary Committee, has given until August 9 to provide documents and messages involving Infantino, Trump and members of the administration.
The request reportedly seeks details of contacts between and the White House, while also asking Infantino to make himself available for questioning when he is in the United States. The report says Democrats are examining whether received special benefits from the Trump administration.
Raskin’s criticism goes beyond the prize. He has also questioned ’s reported decision to rent commercial space in Trump Tower in New York for use during the tournament.
The political scrutiny arrives alongside concerns over World Cup ticketing in the United States, Mexico and Canada.
The tournament reportedly introduced dynamic pricing, allowing ticket costs to change with demand. Critics have argued that the system risks pushing prices beyond the reach of ordinary supporters. There are also allegations that some fans were placed in sections different from those they had purchased.
For , the issue is reputational as much as political. A World Cup is built around access, atmosphere and global reach; widespread complaints about affordability could overshadow the matches themselves.
The report says Democrats could pursue a formal investigation if they win control of the House in the November elections. In that scenario, Raskin could become chairman of the Judiciary Committee, giving the inquiry greater authority.
For now, the next milestones are the August 9 document deadline and the election outcome. Whether responds fully, and whether the ticketing controversy develops into a broader congressional challenge, may determine the next chapter in the Infantino-Trump relationship.