Trump touts Board of Peace as possibly being ‘one of the most consequential bodies ever’ 

Published January 22, 2026 7:25am ET



President Donald Trump debuted the Board of Peace on Thursday at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, saying it has the potential to be “one of the most consequential bodies ever.” The organization was initially tasked with ensuring the ceasefire in Gaza remained sustainable. However, Trump hinted the body could eventually take on a larger role in geopolitics. 

“Well, this is a very exciting day,” Trump said Thursday. “Long in the making, and many countries have just received their notice, and everybody wants to be part of it. And we’ll work with many others, including the United Nations.” 

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