Former U.S. President Donald Trump is soliciting nations to contribute $1 billion in cash for permanent membership in his proposed ‘Board of Peace,’ according to a draft charter obtained by Bloomberg. The initiative, positioned as an alternative to traditional international institutions, would establish Trump as the inaugural chairman with veto authority over membership decisions.
The charter outlines a three-year provisional membership for participating states unless they fulfill the substantial financial requirement within the first year, thereby securing permanent status. The document criticizes existing international bodies for frequent failures and emphasizes the need for “a more nimble and effective international peace-building body.”
Several world leaders have already received invitations to join this Gaza-focused initiative, which aims to oversee reconstruction and temporary governance in the conflict-ridden territory. Egypt, Turkey, Argentina, and Canada confirmed receipt of invitations over the weekend, with responses ranging from cautious consideration to enthusiastic acceptance. Jordan’s foreign ministry announced King Abdullah’s invitation on Sunday, noting they were reviewing documents through legal channels.
The board’s operational structure includes seven primary members: former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, special envoy Steve Witkoff, World Bank President Ajay Banga, and Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner. Day-to-day operations will be managed by senior advisers Aryeh Lightstone and Josh Gruenbaum, with Bulgarian diplomat Nicholay Mladenov serving as Gaza high representative.
However, the proposal faces significant international skepticism. Anonymous sources indicate that most potential member nations would find Trump’s personal control over membership fees unacceptable. Several European nations have reportedly received invitations but remain non-committal amid concerns about the board’s structure and financing model.
Blair’s involvement particularly raises concerns in the Middle East due to his controversial role in the 2003 Iraq invasion. Meanwhile, U.S. officials suggest the substantial membership fees would fund the board’s Gaza reconstruction mandate, though specific financial controls remain undefined in the draft charter.