Trump to Convene Board of Peace in D.C.

The newly formed board will meet for the first time on Thursday.

Feb. 18, 2026 at 2:07pm

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Former President Donald Trump will convene the newly established Board of Peace in Washington, D.C. on Thursday. The Board of Peace is a new government entity created to promote peace initiatives both domestically and abroad.

Why it matters

The creation of the Board of Peace is seen as a significant move by the former president to cement his legacy of foreign policy achievements, particularly his efforts to broker peace deals in the Middle East during his time in office.

The details

Details about the Board of Peace's specific agenda and priorities for the inaugural meeting have not been released. However, the board is expected to discuss potential peace-building programs and strategies that could be implemented at the federal level.

  • The Board of Peace will convene for the first time on Thursday, February 20, 2026 in Washington, D.C.

The players

Donald Trump

The former President of the United States who created the Board of Peace.

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What’s next

The outcomes and any policy proposals from the Board of Peace's first meeting will likely be announced in the days following the gathering.

The takeaway

The establishment of the Board of Peace represents an effort by the former president to burnish his foreign policy record and promote his vision of achieving lasting peace through diplomatic means.