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The audacious act immediately cleaved public opinion, igniting a fervent debate that dominated news cycles and social media feeds. On one side, legions of supporters hailed the move as a long-overdue rectification, proof that their hero had finally received the recognition he undeniably deserved, celebrating it as if he had officially joined the ranks of Nobel laureates. Banners and digital memes proclaiming “Nobel Peace Prize Winner” quickly proliferated. However, on the other side, a chorus of critics and seasoned political observers expressed profound bewilderment, finding the entire scenario deeply unsettling and “very strange.” They questioned the propriety, the decorum, and the very understanding of what a Nobel Prize represents. Lewis Lukens, a senior official at the U.S. Embassy in London during the former president’s first term, weighed in with a stark assessment. He articulated the unwritten diplomatic protocol: any other president, when offered such a personal and distinguished award, would have graciously, albeit firmly, declined. “Thank you so much. That’s very kind of you, but this is an award that was given to you. Please don’t leave it here. It’s yours. I refuse to accept it,” Lukens explained, outlining the expected, respectful refusal. But Lukens, knowing the individual involved, concluded with a telling insight that perfectly encapsulated the current predicament: “But I can totally see Trump saying: ‘Thank you very much. I deserve it, and I’m going to keep it.’” The stark contrast between diplomatic expectation and actual outcome has only deepened the controversy, leaving many to ponder the true meaning of such an iconic global honor.
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