Internet Can’t Stop Mocking Donald Trump’s Latest “Participation Trophy” Moment

The Internet Won’t Stop With These Jokes About Donald Trump’s Latest “Participation Trophy”

Donald Trump got another participation trophy!

A person in a suit places a "Peace Prize 2022" medal over their head while holding a microphone

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As you know, he already has the very important, literally never before *awarded*, “FIFA Peace Prize.”

A person in a suit with a red tie holds out a lanyard, handing it to someone with a wrapped item on stage

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The president of South Korea gave him a…crown?

Two men standing near display cases with awards; one man holds a plaque featuring a decorative medal, possibly at a formal event or ceremony

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He has the golden coal miners helmet from a steel factory in Pennsylvania.

Person in a suit holds a metallic helmet gifted by three workers in industrial attire, including hard hats, at a factory setting

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He’s got a set of 1984 Olympic medals because he totally earned them.

A man in a suit presents a framed set of Olympic medals while another man in a suit looks on, both standing in what appears to be an official setting

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He was given this Ikkos award during a Women’s History Month event by a US bobsledder.

A person in a suit holds an award in a ceremonial setting with flags in the background

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And how could we not mention the “Clean Coal” trophy?

A group of men stand indoors, one holding a trophy shaped like a worker. American flags are in the background

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Look at that:

Statue of a coal miner with an ax on a pedestal, set against a backdrop of U.S. flags

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Wellllll, the prizes don’t stop there! He has a new one: the first-ever America First Award.

A person in a suit gestures onstage at an NRCC event, with a decorated background featuring an elephant symbol

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There it is, a golden eagle:

A detailed bronze eagle statue is displayed on a table, with a blurred NRCC President's Dinner sign in the background

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Naturally, the internet’s reaction was basically “wut?” So, here are 10 of the funniest things people are saying about this latest award.

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10. “I’ll never understand how displays like this don’t cause people to spontaneously combust with embarrassment.”

Tweet screenshot. Sarah Longwell comments on a video of Rep. Mike Johnson announcing a new award, humorously questioning potential embarrassment

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9. “Shoot me.”

Tweet by Peter FitzSimons showing a screenshot of a Republican event with a speaker and the caption, "Shoot me."

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8. “More gold statues for Donald Trump while TSA agents wait for paychecks?! How very out of touch.”

Tweet showing U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor commenting on a video featuring Rep. Mike Johnson at a podium, referencing a new award for Donald Trump

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7. “FIFA Peace Prize-caliber.”

Tweet showing a C-SPAN screenshot: Rep. Mike Johnson discusses a new award inspired by the America First era at a GOP fundraiser

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6. “I’m betting they’re going to give it to him every year.”

Tweet by Andrew Coyne shows an embedded tweet featuring Speaker Mike Johnson presenting an award to Donald Trump at a GOP event

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5. “make-a-wish president.”

Two men at a podium speaking, silhouetted against a backdrop with the presidential seal. One wears glasses; both in suits and ties

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4. “Everyone is just creating new shiny awards to him now like he’s a **** child.”

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3. “Gavelling, grovelling Speaker Mike Johnson desperately in search of a new pair of shoes from Donald..”

Tweet by Mark Seddon mentioning Speaker Mike Johnson searching for shoes from Donald Trump; includes another tweet about an award

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2. “These guys cannot be embarrassed. They have had the shame gene surgically removed.”

Screenshot of a tweet by David Corn with a video clip, mentioning a GOP event where Speaker Mike Johnson presented Donald Trump an "America First Award."

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1. “It’s like giving a toddler an iPad in a restaurant to stop them from throwing a tantrum.”

Tweet by user with handle "@elduderino421" humorously criticizes an award given to Trump by Rep. Mike Johnson, shown in a C-SPAN screenshot

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Thoughts???

A person speaking at a podium during a formal dinner event, with a large audience seated at tables and the speech projected on a large screen

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