Trump awarded first-ever FIFA Peace Price at World Cup final draw

Summary

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Fox News Hourly Update

Episode: Trump awarded first-ever FIFA Peace Prize at World Cup final draw
Date: December 5, 2025
Host: Alisa Brady, FOX News Podcasts

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Episode Overview

This episode spotlights President Donald Trump receiving the inaugural FIFA Peace Prize during the World Cup final draw, with additional coverage on vaccine guideline changes, updated U.S. inflation figures, international trade signals, and a touching Christmas appearance by First Lady Melania Trump. The episode provides a rapid, high-level briefing on major U.S. and world events.

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Key Discussion Points and Insights

1. President Trump Receives First-Ever FIFA Peace Prize

• FIFA President Gianni Infantino introduced the Peace Prize, emphasizing its significance amidst global conflict.
  • “Like everyone here in the room, we see images of war all over the world.” — Gianni Infantino [00:09]
  • He called for hope and unity, recognizing President Trump’s diplomatic efforts.
  • “This is what we want from a leader, a leader that cares about the people.” — Gianni Infantino [00:24]
• Award Ceremony Details:
  • Trump received the medal from Infantino and described the honor as one of the greatest of his life.
  • “Thank you very much. This is truly one of the great honors of my life, and beyond awards. John and I were discussing this. We saved millions and millions of lives.” — Donald Trump [00:40]
  • The inaugural FIFA Peace Prize will become an annual award.
• Event Context:
  • This took place at the World Cup final draw; the U.S., Canada, and Mexico are joint hosts for the 2026 tournament.
  • Early round matches were discussed, heightening anticipation among soccer fans [00:50].

2. Vaccine Policy Shift for Newborns

• The CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recommended against the automatic hepatitis B vaccine for all newborns.
  • “The advisory committee on Immunization Practices is now in favor of only vaccinating the baby if the mother doesn’t test negative for Hep B. The new opinion is based on considerations that most newborns are at low risk for infection.” — CDC Expert [01:19]
• New recommendation: Vaccinate based on maternal test results; if not vaccinated at birth, babies should get their first dose before two months old.
• Decision pending final approval from the acting CDC director [01:51].

3. U.S. Economic Update

• Government shutdown delayed key economic data; recent reports cover inflation and consumer sentiment.
• Inflation:
  • “The latest inflation numbers are in and they show... the PCE index rose 0.3% with a smaller 0.2% increase in the core rate. The PCE index is up 2.8% from last year, still well above the Fed’s 2% goal.” — Economic Analyst [02:20]
• Consumer Data:
  • Consumer sentiment and spending rebounded more strongly than expected.
  • These reports set the stage for the upcoming Federal Reserve meeting [02:46].

4. Signals of Trade Negotiations

• President Trump hinted at possible side meetings on trade with Canada and Mexico at the World Cup event.
• He has suggested letting the current trilateral agreement lapse, exploring bilateral deals instead [02:46].

5. First Lady Melania Trump’s Holiday Visit

• Melania Trump visited Children’s National Hospital, reading to young patients and expressing seasonal goodwill.
  • “Thank you, Faith and Riley. You all look beautiful. Thank you for having me here. Hello, Santa and Mrs. Claus.” — Melania Trump [03:33]
  • “I wish you a lot of strength and love. My husband president is sending love and best wishes as well.” — Melania Trump [03:48]
• Warm, personable moments as she comforted children and met with pediatric cancer patients [03:56].

6. Quick Financial Market Update

• Dow Jones up 166 points as the episode concluded [04:06].

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Gianni Infantino on leadership:
  “This is what we want from a leader, a leader that cares about the people.” [00:24]
• President Trump reflecting:
  “We saved millions and millions of lives.” [00:44]
• CDC Advisory Shift:
  “Most newborns are at low risk for infection. Parents opting to not vaccinate at birth are advised to get the first dose before two months of age.” [01:19]
• Melania Trump’s message to children:
  “I wish you a lot of strength and love. My husband president is sending love and best wishes as well.” [03:48]

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Timestamps for Key Segments

• FIFA Peace Prize Award: [00:03–00:50]
• CDC Vaccine Policy Change: [01:19–01:51]
• U.S. Inflation & Economic Update: [02:15–02:46]
• Trade Deal Hints: [02:46]
• Melania Trump’s Hospital Visit: [03:28–03:56]
• Stock Market Update: [04:06]

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This episode efficiently covers major news stories—from historic honors at a global soccer event to health policy changes and economic updates—offering listeners a fast-paced and informative overview with compelling soundbites and firsthand statements.

Transcript

[Alisa Brady]

A peace prize for President Trump. Alisa Brady, FOX news Just awarded by the head of soccer's governing body.

[Gianni Infantino]

Like everyone here in the room, we see images of war all over the world.

[Alisa Brady]

And FIFA President Gianni Infantino says they want to see hope and unity, pointing to the president's efforts to end conflicts.

[Gianni Infantino]

This is what we want from a leader, a leader that cares about the people.

[Alisa Brady]

He awarded President Trump the first FIFA peace prize, which will be given annually. The president taking the medal out of the box and putting it around his neck.

[Donald Trump]

Thank you very much. This is truly one of the great honors of my life and beyond awards. John and I were discussing this. We saved millions and millions of lives.

[Alisa Brady]

All of this at the start of an event. Soccer fans have been eagerly awaiting the final draw for next year's World cup, said early round matches. The U.S. canada and Mexico are hosting the tournament. A source tells Fox News the D.C. pipe bomb suspect arrested yesterday has spent hours talking to investigators, reportedly admitting he planted the bombs in 2021. But the investigation continues. A key advisory panel recommends a change to long standing advice on a vaccine for newborns.

[CDC Expert]

The expert advisory panel on vaccines at the US Centers for Disease Control is voting to no longer recommend each newborn baby be vaccinated against hepatitis B within the first 24 hours of life. The advisory committee on Immunization Practices is now in favor of only vaccinating the baby if the mother doesn't test negative for hep B. The new opinion is based on considerations that most newborns are at low risk for infection. Parents opting to not vaccinate at birth are advised to get the first dose before two months of age.

[Alisa Brady]

Fox's Evan Brown, the acting CDC director, will decide whether to accept the recommendation. America is listening to FOX News.

[Ainsley Earhart]

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[Gianni Infantino]

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[Alisa Brady]

A key report on the US Economy delayed by the government shutdown finally arrives.

[Economic Analyst]

The latest inflation numbers are in and they show that the Federal Reserve's preferred measure of inflation, PCE inflation in September was in line to slightly lower than expected. The PCE index rose 0.3% with a smaller 0.2% increase in the core rate. The PCE index is up 2.8% from last year, still well above the Fed's 2% goal.

[Alisa Brady]

Fox's Lillian Wu, meantime, consumer sentiment has a rebound up more than expected, with consumer spending also rising in September. These reports offering some missing pieces ahead of the Fed's next meeting next week. President Trump hinting he could talk trade with Mexico's president and Canada's prime minister on the sidelines of today's World cup draw, though, Mexican and Canadian officials have not confirmed that. The president recently suggesting he may let the current trilateral trade agreement lapse, possibly in favor of bilateral deals, before heading to the World cup draw with the president. First lady Melania Trump visiting Children's national Hospital in D.C. for an annual Christmas book reading.

[Ainsley Earhart]

The first lady walked out holding the hands of two children and gently helped the little girl with her onto her seat.

[Melania Trump]

Thank you, Faith and Riley. You all look beautiful. Thank you for having me here. Hello, Santa and Mrs. Claus.

[Ainsley Earhart]

She sat before a decorated Christmas tree as a few families sat nearby to listen to her read the book. How does Santa go down the chimney?

[Melania Trump]

I wish you a lot of strength and love. My husband president is sending love and best wishes as well.

[Ainsley Earhart]

She spoke with a few families before being led to visit some pediatric patients in the hematology and oncology wing. Jessica Rosenthal, FOX News Stocks turning higher right now.

[Alisa Brady]

The dow is up 166 points. I'm Lisa Brady. This is FOX NEWS.