Source: CBS News. Trump pledges $10B to Board of Peace; others ~$7B. Critics warn opaque funding, conflicts and ‘chair for life.’ Thoughts? Comment. #news
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On February 19, 2026, President Donald Trump announced that the United States would contribute $10 billion to the newly formed “Board of Peace” at its inaugural meeting in Washington, D.C. The board—created under Trump’s 20‑point Gaza plan and described by some reports as chaired by him “for life”—also drew roughly $7 billion in pledges from other nations. Administration officials have not specified the funding source or whether Congress will approve the transfer; critics warn the body’s legal structure, Trump’s enduring control, and scant transparency could create conflicts of interest and raise questions about oversight and where taxpayer dollars would flow. (cbsnews.com)
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President Trump announced that the United States will contribute $10 billion to the newly formed “Board of Peace,” which he chairs, pledging the funds at its inaugural meeting to support Gaza reconstruction. He did not specify where the money would come from or whether Congress would approve the transfer. Around two dozen countries attended and pledged roughly $6.5–7 billion more, with the World Bank named as trustee for pooled donations. Organizers presented a reconstruction plan but offered few details on disarming Hamas or oversight. Critics called the unilateral pledge a potential slush fund and widely questioned its legality and transparency. (washingtonpost.com)
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