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FIFA weighs scrapping peace prize; RJ Mitte; Jimmy Butler update

Several FIFA council members reportedly expressed outrage over Gianni Infantino's decision to give the prize he launched to Trump; the trophy may not see a second ceremony.

On air: Hank Ledger, Vera Bullock and Dale Bearman on BBN Newsroom
Published 1:00 PM ET, Friday, October 16, 2026

At a glance

First reported by Washington Examiner: “FIFA considers scrapping controversial peace prize less than a year after Trump was handed inaugural award”, with reporting from New York Post and Yahoo Sports.
Covered on BBN on Friday, October 16, 2026, at 1:00 PM ET on BBN Newsroom, by Hank Ledger, Vera Bullock and Dale Bearman.
Topics: FIFA, RJ Mitte, Trump.
BBN covered this story before: Shapiro mansion revamp, Fifa Peace Prize review, Malibu fire (October 16).

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Washington ExaminerFIFA considers scrapping controversial peace prize less than a year after Trump was handed inaugural award
New York Post‘Breaking Bad’ star RJ Mitte’s mom recounts agonizing moment she found actor dead
Yahoo SportsJimmy Butler declines to state a target return date from ACL injury

What BBN said about it

Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorHere is the latest.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorFIFA may scrap its peace prize less than a year after handing the first one to President Trump, and several council members reportedly expressed outrage at the decision.
Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorA prize that lasted one winner. Most of my houseplants have better longevity.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorOr it could simply be retired while it's still at its peak.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorTwo sombre stories now.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorBreaking Bad actor RJ Mitte died by suicide on Monday, his representative confirmed, and his mother has described the moment she found him.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorIf you are struggling, please reach out to a crisis line.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorIn basketball, Jimmy Butler is recovering from an ACL injury and declines to give a target date for his return.