""I believe it's the most consequential board, certainly in terms of power and in terms of prestige," Trump said as he opened the meeting with representatives of about two dozen countries that have accepted his invitation to join. "There's never been anything close because these are the greatest world leaders. Almost everybody's accepted. And the ones that haven't will be. And some are playing a little cute. That doesn't work. You can't play cute with me.""
"Trump has framed the board as a supplement - or possibly an alternative - to the United Nations, which he has dubbed an ineffectual organization and put at risk of imminent fiscal collapse by withholding the United States' mandatory dues that make up nearly a quarter of its operating budget as well as other contributions."
""If even basic formalities aren't respected, what 'peace' are we talking about?" the statement said."
A $10 billion U.S. contribution to rebuilding Gaza was announced at the inaugural meeting of a newly created Board of Peace, described as a premier world body for international peace and harmony. The meeting included representatives from about two dozen invited countries; some leaders attended while many members sent lower-level officials and several European allies declined membership. A Belarusian delegation failed to appear amid a ministry claim that U.S. visas were not issued. The board was presented as a supplement or potential alternative to the United Nations, which faced criticism and financial risk due to withheld U.S. dues. The meeting occurred at the U.S. Institute of Peace, renamed last year and subject to litigation.
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