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allegorical oracle

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29. And he cares whether he's earned whatever he's gotten? To him, only fools earn what

Fri Jan 9, 2026, 01:29 PM

Jan 2026

they get. That's why he demeaned McCain. Trump prefers a) people who never enlisted in the military, and b) never got captured in battle.

Seriously believe that he more values what he's stolen than what he's earned.

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Machado to give Trump her Nobel Peace Prize?????? Next week???? [View all] AverageOldGuy Jan 2026 OP

Any other source ? JI7 Jan 2026 #1

Trump's own mouth. GreenWave Jan 2026 #37

I doubt it's transferrable. spanone Jan 2026 #2

It's not lapfog_1 Jan 2026 #6

If true Endlessmike56 Jan 2026 #3

Trump's....... lamp_shade Jan 2026 #4

I hope he comes out wearing it around his neck like the dork that he is Walleye Jan 2026 #5

True or not, it would be a pointless gesture. He KNOWS he didn't EARN any prize, honor, or power Attilatheblond Jan 2026 #7

And he cares whether he's earned whatever he's gotten? To him, only fools earn what allegorical oracle Jan 2026 #29

Trump keeps stealing things that he thinks will force people to respect him. Irish_Dem Jan 2026 #8

Trump is a human remora . Hey Joe Jan 2026 #18

A vampire who sucks the life, heart, soul of Americans, the US, and the world. Irish_Dem Jan 2026 #20

Anything for power. choie Jan 2026 #9

It's not transferable. If she wants to give away its physical symbols or the prize money Ocelot II Jan 2026 #10

Exactly. The Nobel Committee officially awarded it to her and they will not recognize the hlthe2b Jan 2026 #14

I maybe they can revoke hers. Giving it to the new Hitler seems to be a valid reason. boston bean Jan 2026 #15

Per the NPP rules, it can't be revoked either. Ocelot II Jan 2026 #16

Apparently, they can't per the statement released earlier by the Nobel Committee spokesperson. hlthe2b Jan 2026 #34

He'd display it and claim it was rightfully his, Ocelot II Jan 2026 #38

Which was... 2naSalit Jan 2026 #31

That's how trump got a purple heart, somebody gave it to him. Americanme Jan 2026 #11

Almost anyone else would have thanked the elderly veteran... 3catwoman3 Jan 2026 #32

We know Trump can be easily manipulated with flattery, so good move for peace in Venezuela if she does this. Doodley Jan 2026 #12

The infuriating thing is that he'll display it proudly and brag about how he "won" it. Ocelot II Jan 2026 #17

She is the one that Venezuelans want to lead their country. everyonematters Jan 2026 #13

She knows that that's how you get on his good side sboatcar Jan 2026 #19

Machado is coming off as a fraud, and might not be into peace all that much. Especially with her head stuck up RedWhiteBlueIsRacist Jan 2026 #21

We'll know if she brings the Award to the meeting. no_hypocrisy Jan 2026 #22

Trump gonna steal Peace Prize just like he stole Kennedy Center. Justice Jan 2026 #23

It would be funny TheProle Jan 2026 #24

Like he has the Club World Cup football trophy, singlehandedly winning it. flvegan Jan 2026 #25

Don't forget the FIFA peace prize. TSF is an absolute fool. And we're stuck with him. allegorical oracle Jan 2026 #30

Don't fall for it. underpants Jan 2026 #26

He is shaking her down. pandr32 Jan 2026 #27

Some players who have won the Super Bowl have sold their rings. unblock Jan 2026 #28

As illegitimate as his presidency.... Sogo Jan 2026 #33

I don't care if she does or she doesn't. SamKnause Jan 2026 #35

Trump is going to grab her by the Peace Prize. RedWhiteBlueIsRacist Jan 2026 #36

Nobel Committee Says Peace Prize Cannot Be Transferred After Machado Says She Wants to 'Share It' With Trump LetMyPeopleVote Jan 2026 #39

MaddowBlog-After Trump rant, Nobel Prize committee issues reminder: Honors are nontransferable LetMyPeopleVote Jan 2026 #40