This peace prize is blowing up after Trump’s stunning Venezuela move
A controversial award resurfaces
Questions have resurfaced around the FIFA Peace Prize awarded to U.S. President Donald Trump in December, following statements over the weekend that reignited criticism of the decision.
According to Africa Press, Trump received the FIFA Peace Prize late last year, an honor some critics initially dismissed as symbolic, particularly given the president’s long stated interest in the Nobel Peace Prize. The award was presented weeks before the latest developments involving Venezuela.
U.S. statements trigger backlash
According to Africa Press reporting, Trump announced early Saturday that the United States had successfully captured Venezuela’s leader and his wife. He later said the U.S. planned to take control of running the country, remarks that quickly spread across international media and social platforms.
The statements prompted widespread criticism, with observers questioning how such actions aligned with the principles normally associated with a peace focused award.
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Critics and commentators respond
Public reaction was swift. Popular podcaster Tony Martin said he was “seriously starting to question the credibility of the FIFA Peace Prize.”
Media host Zack Guzmán echoed that sentiment, pointing out that FIFA awarded Trump its first ever peace prize less than a month before the Venezuela announcement.
The widely followed satire account TheRealThelmaJohnson responded to a Fox News social media post by suggesting that Trump did not appear to take the award seriously.
Journalists amplify concerns
According to social media posts cited by Africa Press, a former Republican figure shared a satirical message claiming Trump had been stripped of the prize, alongside an AI generated video showing the medal being taken away.
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Sports journalist Leyla Hamed highlighted FIFA’s leadership, writing that the organization under Gianni Infantino had granted Trump its first peace award. She also criticized subsequent U.S. military actions and diplomatic decisions, arguing they conflicted with the spirit of the honor.
Television journalist Dan Walker expressed discomfort with how international leaders responded to the situation in Venezuela, saying many appeared reluctant to openly criticize Trump’s actions. He added that FIFA may need to reconsider how it defines and awards peace related recognition.
FIFA’s credibility under renewed scrutiny
As criticism continues to build, attention has increasingly shifted toward FIFA itself and the implications of awarding a peace prize to a sitting political leader. The episode has fueled a broader debate about whether symbolic peace honors can maintain credibility when political actions appear to contradict their stated values.
Sources: Africa Press, public social media statements
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