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Republicans Honor Trump with Controversial 'America First Award'

3/26/2026

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On March 26, 2026, Republican leadership announced the 'America First Award' to honor U.S. President Donald Trump at a fundraiser.
The decision sparked amusement and confusion on Morning Joe.
House Speaker Mike Johnson praised Trump as the recipient and described the award as a golden statue.
Co-hosts Mika Brzezinski and Joe Scarborough criticized the award.
Wille Geist expressed concern that honoring Trump infantilizes him and undermines the party.

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Story summary

On March 26, 2026, Republican leadership announced the 'America First Award' to honor U.S. President Donald Trump at a fundraiser.
The decision sparked amusement and confusion on Morning Joe.
House Speaker Mike Johnson praised Trump as the recipient and described the award as a golden statue.
Co-hosts Mika Brzezinski and Joe Scarborough criticized the award.
Wille Geist expressed concern that honoring Trump infantilizes him and undermines the party.