As the USS Gerald R. Ford—the U.S.'s largest aircraft carrier—steams toward the Middle East this week, President Trump hosted over 20 world leaders in Washington for a 'Board of Peace' meeting. Critics call it a geopolitical paradox 🎭: a military buildup coinciding with a UN-backed initiative to fund Gaza's reconstruction.
The board, created through a November 2025 UN resolution, aims to coordinate aid for Palestinians after years of conflict. But key players like the Chinese mainland, Russia, and most European nations declined invitations. Notably absent? Any Palestinian representatives 🚫.
Trump, who chairs the board, claims veto power over its decisions and hinted he might retain the role even after leaving office. 'We’ll make peace—on my terms,' he declared during the February 19 gathering, while signaling readiness to strike Iran if negotiations fail.
Analysts question the board’s legitimacy, with one calling it 'a fundraising app wrapped in a military threat.' Meanwhile, social media buzzes with memes comparing the event to 'Game of Thrones meets TED Talks' 🗡️💼.
