"For all of Donald Trump's combativeness, it's shockingly easy to flatter him into submission. Multiple CEOs and world leaders have recognized this, and attempted to get into the president's good graces by showering him with tacky gifts and undeserved praise. Apple CEO Tim Cook gifted Trump something that looked like a prestigious award, but was actually just a hunk of glass on a gold base."
"On Wednesday, international soccer's governing body announced the creation of a new award officially called the "FIFA Peace Prize - Football Unites the World." Ostensibly, this has nothing to do with Trump. FIFA just felt compelled to create an award that will be bestowed annually "on behalf of all football-loving people from all around the world." But in context, it really sounds like the award was created in response to Trump's desperate quest for a Nobel Peace Prize."
Donald Trump responds strongly to flattery, prompting multiple CEOs and world leaders to seek his favor with ostentatious gifts and praise. Apple CEO Tim Cook presented Trump an object that resembled a prestigious award but was merely a hunk of glass on a gold base. South Korea gifted Trump a large golden crown that replicated a national treasure. FIFA announced a new award titled "FIFA Peace Prize - Football Unites the World" to be bestowed annually. The prize criteria emphasize "unwavering commitment" and "special actions" to unite people, a description that reads as vague and easily satisfied. The timing and context suggest a link to Trump's persistent campaign for a Nobel Peace Prize and recent complaints after being overlooked.
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