Trump Gifts Include Purple Heart and Nobel Medal

Melania Trump's Movie Sparks Calls for Meryl Streep to Gift Oscar

Published on Feb. 10, 2026

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Former President Donald Trump has received a number of high-profile gifts, including a Purple Heart medal from a wounded soldier and a Nobel Peace Prize medal from a Venezuelan opposition leader. Now, with Melania Trump starring in her own movie, some are suggesting that actress Meryl Streep should gift one of her Academy Awards to the former First Lady.

Why it matters

These gifts to the Trumps highlight the unique nature of their political and celebrity status, raising questions about the appropriateness of such high-profile awards being passed around. It also speaks to the blurring of lines between politics, entertainment, and the cult of personality.

The details

In 2024, a wounded U.S. soldier gave his Purple Heart medal to President Trump, citing Trump's support for the military. Earlier this year, a Venezuelan opposition leader presented Trump with her Nobel Peace Prize medal, though the reasons behind this gift are unclear. Now, with Melania Trump starring in a new movie, some have suggested that acclaimed actress Meryl Streep, who has won three Oscars, should gift one of her Academy Awards to the former First Lady.

  • In 2024, a wounded soldier gave President Trump his Purple Heart medal.
  • Earlier this year, a Venezuelan opposition leader gave Trump her Nobel Peace Prize medal.
  • Melania Trump has recently starred in her own movie.

The players

Donald Trump

The former President of the United States who has received high-profile gifts including a Purple Heart and Nobel Peace Prize medal.

Melania Trump

The former First Lady of the United States who has recently starred in her own movie.

Meryl Streep

An acclaimed actress who has won three Academy Awards and has been suggested to gift one to Melania Trump.

Larry Willey

A resident of South Euclid, Ohio who wrote a letter to the editor suggesting Streep gift an Oscar to Melania Trump.

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What they’re saying

“Does Meryl Streep really need three, writes Larry Willey of South Euclid in a letter to the editor.”

— Larry Willey, South Euclid Resident (cleveland.com)

The takeaway

The gifts received by the Trumps highlight the blurring of lines between politics, entertainment, and celebrity status, raising questions about the appropriateness of high-profile awards being passed around in this manner.