None more deserving of FIFA Peace Prize than Trump, says White House
The White House defended Donald Trump receiving the inaugural FIFA Peace Prize, claiming his 'Peace through Strength' policy ended eight wars in under a year and asserting no one was more deserving. The award, given during the World Cup draw, drew criticism from human rights groups, athletes, and Norway’s soccer federation. FIFA President Infantino has previously defended the decision, while Trump has repeatedly suggested he deserves the Nobel Peace Prize. The U.S. has been involved in military actions in Venezuela and joint strikes with Israel on Iran since the award was announced.
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None more deserving of FIFA Peace Prize than Trump, says White House Sign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxThe White House said US President Donald Trump’s “Peace through Strength foreign policy” had ended eight wars in less than a year.PHOTO: REUTERSPublished Apr 29, 2026, 09:18 AMUpdated Apr 29, 2026, 09:28 AMListenWASHINGTON - The White House has hit back at critics of Mr Donald Trump being awarded the FIFA Peace Prize, saying there is none more deserving than the US president.Global soccer governing body FIFA gave Mr Trump the inaugural award at the World Cup draw in December for “promoting peace and unity around the world”, triggering condemnation from human rights groups and activists in the lead-up to the World Cup.Australian soccer player Jackson Irvine said…
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