Trump Awarded FIFA 'Peace Prize' For… Existing, Apparently
Yes, you read that right. FIFA, an organization whose own internal ethics committee has been busier than a one-legged man in an ass-kicking contest, saw fit to bestow a 'peace prize' upon a figure known for, shall we say, a rather robust approach to international diplomacy. The timing of this, amidst the ongoing fanfare of a World Cup drawing, is peak sports-wash. Historically, FIFA has been less
about peace and more about suspiciously acquired hosting bids (remember Qatar's 'democratic' selection?). One might wonder if this 'peace prize' is merely another golden handshake in a long line of questionable FIFA judgments, or if it simply acknowledges that when Trump wasn't actively engaging in foreign policy, things were, technically, less actively warlike. It certainly raises questions about
FIFA's understanding of both 'peace' and 'prize.' Perhaps his next accolade will be for humble leadership.