FIFA to Award 'Peace Prize' in DC, Trump Speculated First Recipient
So, FIFA, the organization synonymous with ethical lapses and host-country human rights abuses, is launching a 'peace prize' in Washington D.C.—and naturally, the Financial Times highlights that Donald Trump, a man who oversaw controversial drone strikes and incited insurrection, is a rumored frontrunner. One might recall Trump once threatened to 'totally destroy' North Korea (September 2017, UN
General Assembly speech). He also infamously approved funding for Saudi Arabia's war in Yemen, a conflict that has caused unspeakable civilian suffering and starvation, long after Congress attempted to block such aid. This move from a 'foot-ball for peace' organization headquartered in a nation with a strict neutrality policy (Switzerland) seems less about genuine peace and more about political
posturing in a pivotal election year. (Funny how 'peace' often aligns with powerful political interests, isn't it?) It appears the definition of 'peace' now includes golf course deals and photo-ops, rather than, say, ending actual conflicts or upholding human rights. How many airstrikes does one have to authorize before being eligible for FIFA's new 'peace' accolade? Truly, a trophy worthy of our
morally bankrupt times.