Trump Demands Countries Pay $1 Billion to Remain on His Peace Council

Trump Proposes New International Peace Board

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The Trump administration has put forward a plan for a new Board of Peace, inviting countries seeking permanent membership to contribute a minimum of $1 billion each.

According to a draft charter reviewed by Bloomberg, Donald Trump would take on the role of the board’s first chairman, with the authority to select its members. While each participating nation would have one vote and decisions would be made by majority, all outcomes would ultimately require the chairman’s endorsement.

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The draft outlines that member states would serve up to three years, with the possibility of renewal at the chairman’s discretion. However, countries contributing over $1 billion in the first year would not be subject to this term limit.

Some observers are concerned that Trump’s initiative could serve as a competitor to the United Nations, an institution he has frequently criticized.

The charter describes the Board of Peace as a global body dedicated to fostering stability, lawful governance, and lasting peace in regions facing or at risk of conflict. The organization would be formally established once three nations sign on to the charter.

The document also states that Trump would have the final say on the board’s official seal.

The White House has not yet responded to requests for comment.

Trump has extended invitations to several world leaders, including Argentina’s Javier Milei and Canada’s Mark Carney, to join a Gaza-focused peace board under the broader Board of Peace framework.

This proposal has drawn immediate criticism from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who noted that Israel was not consulted on the details.

Sources familiar with the matter say that several European countries have also been approached to participate. The draft suggests Trump would have direct control over the board’s funds, a stipulation that many potential member states reportedly find unacceptable.

According to these sources, a number of nations are actively working together to oppose the current version of Trump’s charter.

Additional Details on the Board of Peace

The draft charter specifies that the Board of Peace would hold at least one voting meeting each year, with additional sessions scheduled at the chairman’s discretion. The chairman would also approve the meeting agendas. In addition, the board’s executive committee would meet quarterly for non-voting discussions.

The chairman would have the authority to remove members, though this could be blocked by a two-thirds majority of the board. The charter also requires the chairman to always designate a successor.

Recently, the White House announced the formation of an initial executive panel, including Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff, Jared Kushner, and former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair, ahead of the full board’s establishment.

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