Trump Plans to Remain Influential After Leaving Office, Says Huckabee

Former President Trump's 'Board of Peace' could become his primary post-presidency focus, according to US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee.

Feb. 7, 2026 at 7:55am

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According to US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee, former President Donald Trump intends to remain influential after leaving office in 2028 through his 'Board of Peace' initiative. Huckabee stated that Trump is 'incapable of settling down' and sees the Board of Peace, which requires a $1 billion membership contribution, as a way to assemble world leaders and power brokers to address global conflicts. Huckabee claimed Trump has already designated himself as the board's indefinite chairman and wants to locate its headquarters in Washington.

Why it matters

Trump's plans to maintain a prominent global role after his presidency raise questions about the balance of power and the influence of private citizens in international affairs. The Board of Peace initiative has been shunned by Western leaders, but Huckabee's comments suggest Trump sees it as a way to retain significant influence on the world stage.

The details

In an interview with the New York Post, Huckabee stated that Trump intends to remain influential following his departure from office in 2028. Huckabee said, 'Anybody that knows him knows this is not a guy he's ever going to retire. He's not going to sit on a rocking chair on a front porch and just play golf once a week. He's incapable of settling down like that.' Huckabee claimed the Board of Peace, which requires a $1 billion contribution for membership, could transition into a long-term personal initiative for Trump once he leaves the White House. Trump has already designated himself as the board's indefinite chairman and indicated his preference for locating the organization's headquarters in Washington.

  • Trump is set to leave office in 2028.
  • The Board of Peace was shunned by Western leaders at an induction ceremony at the World Economic Forum in Davos last month.

The players

Donald Trump

Former President of the United States who plans to remain influential after leaving office through his 'Board of Peace' initiative.

Mike Huckabee

US Ambassador to Israel who indicated that Trump intends to remain influential after his presidency through the Board of Peace.

Board of Peace

An initiative created by Trump that requires a $1 billion contribution for membership and is intended to assemble world leaders and power brokers to address global conflicts.

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What they’re saying

“Anybody that knows him knows this is not a guy he's ever going to retire. He's not going to sit on a rocking chair on a front porch and just play golf once a week. He's incapable of settling down like that.”

— Mike Huckabee, US Ambassador to Israel

“There's a scripture in the New Testament that says, 'Blessed are the peacemakers.' And unfortunately, a lot of people think that means, 'Blessed are the peace-lovers.' Well, everybody loves peace, but the people who love peace don't necessarily make it.”

— Mike Huckabee, US Ambassador to Israel

“On the other hand, Trump wants to be a peacemaker.”

— Mike Huckabee, US Ambassador to Israel

What’s next

The Board of Peace initiative and Trump's plans for it after leaving office will likely continue to be a subject of scrutiny and debate, as the organization's goals, structure, and potential influence remain unclear.

The takeaway

Trump's ambitions to maintain a prominent global role after his presidency raise concerns about the balance of power and the influence of private citizens in international affairs. The Board of Peace initiative, which has been shunned by Western leaders, suggests Trump sees it as a way to retain significant influence on the world stage even after leaving the White House.