"The president has relentlessly lobbied for a Nobel Peace Prize while also disdaining it. FIFA's prize was introduced with a video that described Trump as a dynamic leader who has engaged in diplomatic efforts that created opportunities for dialogue, de-escalation and stability, and who has championed the unifying power of football on the world stage. It was carried onstage by U.S. Marines. The honor drew widespread mockery from critics who posited the award as an invented prize to flatter Trump."
"We have one of the most talented men, one of the greatest voices ever with us tonight. In fact, I don't know how we can top it because Veronica, his incredible wife and partner and everything else you can be. Veronica, thank you. He was so good today at the FIFA Awards. We had the FIFA. And it was award, it was an award for me, I can tell you, but it was a a draw. And they say over a billion people were watching,"
President Donald Trump attended the FIFA World Cup draw at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts where FIFA President Gianni Infantino presented the inaugural 2025 FIFA Peace Prize. FIFA introduced the prize with a video portraying Trump as a dynamic leader who engaged in diplomatic efforts that created opportunities for dialogue, de-escalation and stability and who championed football's unifying power. The trophy and medal were carried onstage by U.S. Marines. Critics mocked the honor as an invented prize to flatter Trump. Trump accepted the award proudly and later, during a White House Christmas concert, referred to the draw as the FIFA Awards.
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