The Last Word with Matt Cooper The Week Trending: Fifa Award Inaugural Peace Prize to Trump
Dec 5, 2025
Join journalist Marion McKeone, noted for her incisive political commentary, and broadcaster Cathal Mullaney as they tackle this week's hottest topics. They dive into FIFA's controversial decision to award Donald Trump the inaugural Peace Prize, sparking debate about its legitimacy. Marion critiques FIFA president Gianni Infantino's ties with Qatar and Saudi Arabia, while both guests reflect on Trump's past antics at World Cup events. The conversation also touches on the current US national security strategy and the social dynamics surrounding Nigel Farage's resurfaced remarks.
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Infantino's Power Networking
- Gianni Infantino expertly courts powerful states to secure FIFA's future events.
- Marion McKeone warns his praise of Qatar and Saudi Arabia signals a pattern of influence-seeking.
Kennedy Center's Changed Role
- Marion describes the Kennedy Center being repurposed for pro-Saudi events recently.
- She contrasts its cultural past with recent spectacles held there for political and commercial purposes.
Music Used To Normalize Violence
- Trump-style spectacles reuse pop music to sanitise violent imagery and political messages.
- Marion McKeone condemns the tactic of pairing upbeat songs with videos showcasing migrant brutality.