Citizenship
Eileen Gu draws criticism in both the U.S. and China as questions over nationality and sponsorships persist
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Freestyle skiing star Eileen Gu, who was born in San Francisco and competes for China, has faced renewed scrutiny from audiences in both countries over her choice of team, her refusal to clarify her citizenship status, and the scale of her endorsement and alleged state support as she heads toward the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics.
Dwi Sasetyaningtyas, known as Tyas and an LPDP alumni, sparked controversy by stating her children have become foreign citizens in the UK. LPDP expressed regret over her remarks, deeming them unreflective of the institution's values. Tyas has since apologized for her poor word choice, stemming from personal frustration.
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FIFA President Gianni Infantino received a Lebanese passport at the Interior Ministry in Beirut on February 16, 2026, months after being granted citizenship by Lebanon's president. The Swiss-Italian executive, married to a Lebanese citizen, expressed pride in his new nationality during the ceremony. This marks an exception to Lebanese law, which typically does not allow women to pass citizenship to foreign spouses.