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Trump wants nations to pay $1 billion to stay on his peace board, report says
U.S. President Donald Trump speaks at a ceremony at the Mar-a-Lago estate in Palm Beach, Florida, U.S., January 16, 2026. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque
REUTERS: The Trump administration wants nations to pay $1 billion to stay on his peace board, Bloomberg News reported on Saturday, citing a draft charter.
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U.S. President Donald Trump would serve as its inaugural chairman and each member state shall serve a term of no more than three years from this charter's entry into force, subject to renewal by the chairman, the report said.
Reuters could not immediately verify the report.
The White House called the report "misleading" and said there is no minimum membership fee to join the "Board of Peace".
"This simply offers permanent membership to partner countries who demonstrate deep commitment to peace, security, and prosperity," the White House said on X.
The U.S. State Department responded to Reuters' question on the matter by referring to previous social media posts about the board by Trump and his special envoy Steve Witkoff, which did not mention the number.
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- Trump administration proposes that nations pay $1 billion to remain on the peace board.
- President Donald Trump would be the chairman, and member states would have a three-year term, renewable by the chairman.
- The White House refutes claims of a minimum membership fee, stating it offers permanent membership to countries showing commitment to peace, security, and prosperity.
U.S. President Donald Trump would serve as its inaugural chairman and each member state shall serve a term of no more than three years from this charter's entry into force, subject to renewal by the chairman, the report said.
Reuters could not immediately verify the report.
The White House called the report "misleading" and said there is no minimum membership fee to join the "Board of Peace".
"This simply offers permanent membership to partner countries who demonstrate deep commitment to peace, security, and prosperity," the White House said on X.
The U.S. State Department responded to Reuters' question on the matter by referring to previous social media posts about the board by Trump and his special envoy Steve Witkoff, which did not mention the number.