Trump’s Board of Peace Meeting in Washington, D.C.
President Donald Trump convened with representatives from over twenty countries for the launch of his Board of Peace at the newly renamed Donald J. Trump U.S. Institute of Peace in Washington, D.C.
“We have the greatest leaders in the world joining the Board of Peace,” Trump remarked to reporters prior to the meeting. “I think it has the chance to be the most consequential board ever assembled of any kind.”
This initiative began as part of the Trump administration’s 20-point peace strategy aimed at ending the conflict in Gaza. However, Trump envisions the board playing a broader role in resolving global conflicts.
Trump, serving as the chairman, was accompanied by Vice President JD Vance, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Special Envoy Steve Witkoff, White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles, and his son-in-law Jared Kushner, who contributed to the Israel-Hamas ceasefire plan.
Notable attendees included leaders like Argentinian President Javier Milei, Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet, and Hungary’s Viktor Orbán, all of whom wore red “USA” hats during the meeting. Other countries represented were Belarus, Egypt, El Salvador, Israel, Jordan, Mongolia, Pakistan, Paraguay, and Vietnam.
“The Board of Peace is one of the most important things I think I’ll be involved in,” Trump stated during his opening remarks.
While celebrating the countries that accepted his invitation, Trump also noted those who declined, including Canada, France, and the United Kingdom.
“Almost everybody’s accepted, and the ones that haven’t, will be. Some are playing a little cute — it doesn’t work. You can’t play cute with me,” he declared. “But, this is the most prestigious board ever put together.”
During the event, Trump expressed gratitude to nine nations that pledged a combined total of $7 billion for a relief package aimed at Gaza, emphasizing that these contributions were crucial for the board’s mission. This funding comes from Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Kazakhstan, Kuwait, Morocco, Saudi Arabia, Uzbekistan, the United Arab Emirates, and Qatar.
“Every dollar spent is an investment in stability and the hope of a new and harmonious region,” Trump remarked.
He also committed an additional $10 billion from the U.S. to support the Board of Peace.
Moreover, Albania, Indonesia, Kazakhstan, Kosovo, and Morocco promised to send troops for the stabilization efforts in Gaza.
Trump addressed speculation about his board’s intentions, clarifying that it is not meant to rival the United Nations but rather to enhance its functions, suggesting that it might oversee the UN’s operations to ensure efficiency.
