Trump got very upset when the Nobel Peace Prize was given to the Machado lady of Venezuela:
His ego must be fed, especially by his friends/supporters, so one of his friends did the following:
AI Overview
Gianni Infantino and Donald Trump's friendship developed significantly around 2018 after the US won World Cup hosting rights, blossoming through White House visits, shared interests in soccer (especially Trump's son, Barron), and continued contact, with Infantino even visiting Trump at Mar-a-Lago post-presidency and awarding him a "Peace Prize" in late 2024/early 2025.
Key Milestones:
World soccer’s governing body announced in November that this year would see the introduction of the FIFA Peace Prize – a new annual accolade given to someone who FIFA says has taken “exceptional and extraordinary actions for peace and by doing so have united people across the world.”
The introduction of this peace prize and Trump winning it has brought some official criticism of it happening, and especially at "this time".
His ego must be fed, especially by his friends/supporters, so one of his friends did the following:
AI Overview
Gianni Infantino and Donald Trump's friendship developed significantly around 2018 after the US won World Cup hosting rights, blossoming through White House visits, shared interests in soccer (especially Trump's son, Barron), and continued contact, with Infantino even visiting Trump at Mar-a-Lago post-presidency and awarding him a "Peace Prize" in late 2024/early 2025.
Key Milestones:
- 2018: Infantino visited the White House after the 2026 World Cup bid, gifting Trump a jersey and ball, sparking their connection over Trump's son Barron's love for soccer.
- Trump's Presidency: They met multiple times, including golfing trips and a Davos lunch, with Infantino praising Trump as a "competitor".
- Post-Presidency: Infantino visited Trump at Mar-a-Lago during the transition and invited Ivanka for a World Cup draw.
World soccer’s governing body announced in November that this year would see the introduction of the FIFA Peace Prize – a new annual accolade given to someone who FIFA says has taken “exceptional and extraordinary actions for peace and by doing so have united people across the world.”
The introduction of this peace prize and Trump winning it has brought some official criticism of it happening, and especially at "this time".
Soccer peace prize for Trump triggers complaints about Infantino to FIFA ethics investigators
Are there no limits or ends that Trump supporters will not go to feed his ego? and why does a president's ego need to be lifted so much and so often. Why does he need it? if he is what he thinks he is...............the best of the best!
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