Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ Threatens UN

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President Trump’s newly formed “Board of Peace” could potentially replace the United Nations, marking a seismic shift away from the failed multilateral order that has watched conflicts rage for decades while bureaucrats collect paychecks.

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Trump floated the Board of Peace as a possible UN replacement at a January 20, 2026 White House press conference, criticizing the international body as ineffective
The Board features Trump as potentially lifetime chairman with a U.S.-dominated Executive Board including Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Jared Kushner, and billionaire investor Marc Rowan
Unlike the UN’s multilateral veto system, the Board operates on voluntary $1 billion contributions for permanent membership, prioritizing power-based alliances over institutional gridlock
Countries including Argentina, Canada, Russia, China, Egypt, India, and Turkey have received invitations, with Argentina already confirming participation

Trump’s Bold Alternative to UN Failures

President Trump announced on January 15, 2026, the formation of his Board of Peace, initially designed to oversee Gaza reconstruction but rapidly expanding into a potential replacement for the United Nations. During a January 20 White House press conference, Trump stated the UN “hasn’t been very helpful” in resolving conflicts while affirming it should continue to exist. When asked directly if the Board might replace the UN, Trump replied simply, “It might.” This statement signals the administration’s frustration with an international body that conservatives have long criticized for anti-American bias, bureaucratic waste, and utter failure to prevent atrocities worldwide.

Power-Based Diplomacy Replaces Multilateral Gridlock

The Board’s structure fundamentally differs from UN operations, abandoning the pretense of equal sovereignty among nations. Trump would serve as inaugural chairman with no fixed term limit, essentially offering lifetime leadership of this new global body. The Executive Board includes heavy-hitters like Secretary of State Marco Rubio, advisor Jared Kushner, U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff, billionaire Marc Rowan, former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair, and World Bank President Ajay Banga. Countries seeking permanent membership face voluntary contributions of $1 billion, ensuring only serious players participate. This approach prioritizes results over the UN’s endless talking shops where dictatorships hold equal voting power with free nations.

Strategic Invitations Reshape Global Alliances

The Trump administration has extended invitations to over twelve nations, including geopolitical rivals Russia and China, alongside traditional partners. Argentina’s President Javier Milei called it an “honor” to join on January 17, while Canada confirmed participation and Russia reviews the offer. Expert Kobi Michael from Israel’s Institute for National Security Studies describes this as a “revisionist approach” where power politics replaces failed international norms. The Board coordination with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu and focus on Iran as a regional “game changer” demonstrates clear priorities absent from UN deliberations. Notably, the European Union finds itself sidelined, reflecting its diminished relevance in conflict resolution compared to nations willing to act decisively.

Gaza Reconstruction Provides Proving Ground

The Board’s immediate mission involves overseeing Phase Two of the Gaza Peace Agreement, implementing Trump’s comprehensive 20-point plan endorsed by UN Security Council Resolution 2803. The initiative mobilizes substantial funding for infrastructure rebuilding while coordinating with the Palestinian NCAG body for Gaza administration. Unlike typical UN peacekeeping operations plagued by corruption and mission creep, this streamlined approach leverages private sector expertise through members like Rowan. The first major Board meeting is scheduled at the World Economic Forum in Davos, where participating nations will formalize arrangements. This practical focus on deliverable results rather than symbolic gestures represents the kind of America First diplomacy that gets things done.

Long-Term Implications for Global Order

The Board of Peace fundamentally challenges the post-1945 international system that has allowed hostile regimes to hijack institutions Americans fund. Short-term effects include accelerated Gaza stabilization through mobilized resources and tested alliances at Davos. Long-term consequences could marginalize the UN entirely, replacing it with bilateral and multilateral arrangements among nations sharing common interests rather than globalist fantasies. This shift favors American leadership and traditional allies while offering pragmatic engagement channels with rivals like Russia on issues including Ukraine. For conservatives tired of watching American taxpayers subsidize anti-American propaganda at the UN, Trump’s alternative offers hope for international cooperation based on sovereignty, strength, and actual peacekeeping rather than empty rhetoric and humanitarian theater.