A CNN staffer was caught laughing off-camera as Donald Trump received the newly created 2025 FIFA Peace Prize at the Kennedy Center in Washington, DC. The incident occurred during a live broadcast, with anchor Dana Bash appearing confused while explaining the award, which was presented by FIFA president Gianni Infantino.

The FIFA Peace Prize was introduced only weeks after Trump did not win the Nobel Peace Prize, and FIFA described it as recognizing efforts to end conflicts and promote peace. Trump accepted the honor before an audience of about 2,000 people, calling it one of the greatest honors of his life and claiming his administration saved millions of lives.

The award ceremony and its timing have drawn attention, especially as Trump had campaigned for the Nobel Peace Prize, which was ultimately awarded to Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado. Some of the conflicts Trump cited as resolved remain ongoing or were not active wars, raising questions about the basis for the recognition.