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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, 12:29 PM

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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 9 OP

Any other source ? JI7 Jan 9 #1

Trump's own mouth. GreenWave Jan 9 #37

I doubt it's transferrable. spanone Jan 9 #2

It's not lapfog_1 Jan 9 #6

If true Endlessmike56 Jan 9 #3

Trump's....... lamp_shade Jan 9 #4

I hope he comes out wearing it around his neck like the dork that he is Walleye Jan 9 #5

True or not, it would be a pointless gesture. He KNOWS he didn't EARN any prize, honor, or power Attilatheblond Jan 9 #7

And he cares whether he's earned whatever he's gotten? To him, only fools earn what allegorical oracle Jan 9 #29

Trump keeps stealing things that he thinks will force people to respect him. Irish_Dem Jan 9 #8

Trump is a human remora . Hey Joe Jan 9 #18

A vampire who sucks the life, heart, soul of Americans, the US, and the world. Irish_Dem Jan 9 #20

Anything for power. choie Jan 9 #9

It's not transferable. If she wants to give away its physical symbols or the prize money Ocelot II Jan 9 #10

Exactly. The Nobel Committee officially awarded it to her and they will not recognize the hlthe2b Jan 9 #14

I maybe they can revoke hers. Giving it to the new Hitler seems to be a valid reason. boston bean Jan 9 #15

Per the NPP rules, it can't be revoked either. Ocelot II Jan 9 #16

Apparently, they can't per the statement released earlier by the Nobel Committee spokesperson. hlthe2b Jan 9 #34

He'd display it and claim it was rightfully his, Ocelot II Jan 9 #38

Which was... 2naSalit Jan 9 #31

That's how trump got a purple heart, somebody gave it to him. Americanme Jan 9 #11

Almost anyone else would have thanked the elderly veteran... 3catwoman3 Jan 9 #32

We know Trump can be easily manipulated with flattery, so good move for peace in Venezuela if she does this. Doodley Jan 9 #12

The infuriating thing is that he'll display it proudly and brag about how he "won" it. Ocelot II Jan 9 #17

She is the one that Venezuelans want to lead their country. everyonematters Jan 9 #13

She knows that that's how you get on his good side sboatcar Jan 9 #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 9 #21

We'll know if she brings the Award to the meeting. no_hypocrisy Jan 9 #22

Trump gonna steal Peace Prize just like he stole Kennedy Center. Justice Jan 9 #23

It would be funny TheProle Jan 9 #24

Like he has the Club World Cup football trophy, singlehandedly winning it. flvegan Jan 9 #25

Don't forget the FIFA peace prize. TSF is an absolute fool. And we're stuck with him. allegorical oracle Jan 9 #30

Don't fall for it. underpants Jan 9 #26

He is shaking her down. pandr32 Jan 9 #27

Some players who have won the Super Bowl have sold their rings. unblock Jan 9 #28

As illegitimate as his presidency.... Sogo Jan 9 #33

I don't care if she does or she doesn't. SamKnause Jan 9 #35

Trump is going to grab her by the Peace Prize. RedWhiteBlueIsRacist Jan 9 #36

Nobel Committee Says Peace Prize Cannot Be Transferred After Machado Says She Wants to 'Share It' With Trump LetMyPeopleVote Jan 9 #39

MaddowBlog-After Trump rant, Nobel Prize committee issues reminder: Honors are nontransferable LetMyPeopleVote Jan 13 #40