Vance Touts Pursuit of Global Peace as Path to Prosperity for America

Vice President says rebuilding Gaza will create jobs and economic opportunities for US workers.

Published on Feb. 25, 2026

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Vice President JD Vance said on Thursday that the pursuit of peace around the world, including efforts to rebuild Gaza after the Israel-Hamas war, will mean prosperity for the United States. Vance praised President Donald Trump's "Board of Peace" meeting, where representatives from different countries pledged $7 billion towards a Gaza relief package. Vance argued that every dollar spent on promoting stability and harmony in the region represents millions of American jobs tied to products built in US factories and made by American workers.

Why it matters

Vance's comments reflect the Biden administration's focus on using foreign policy and diplomacy to drive economic opportunities for American workers and businesses. By positioning the US as a leader in global peace and reconstruction efforts, the administration hopes to boost domestic manufacturing and exports.

The details

During the Board of Peace meeting hosted by President Trump, representatives from various countries announced they would pledge $7 billion towards rebuilding Gaza after the recent Israel-Hamas conflict. Vance praised this effort, arguing that promoting peace and stability in the region will create jobs and economic prosperity for Americans. He said the economies of the countries involved "represent millions of American jobs" tied to products made in US factories.

  • The Board of Peace meeting took place on February 4, 2026.

The players

JD Vance

The current Vice President of the United States, who spoke at the Board of Peace meeting about the economic benefits of promoting global peace and stability.

Donald Trump

The former President of the United States, who hosted the Board of Peace meeting where representatives pledged $7 billion to rebuild Gaza.

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What they’re saying

“The reason that we're here today is yes to save lives and yes to promote peace, but this creates incredible prosperity for the American people.”

— JD Vance, Vice President (wwmt.com)

“Every dollar spent is an investment in stability and the hope of new and harmonious (region).”

— Donald Trump, President (wwmt.com)

What’s next

The US and United Nations will work together to coordinate the $7 billion in pledged funds and oversee the rebuilding efforts in Gaza.

The takeaway

The Biden administration sees promoting global peace and stability as a key strategy for boosting American economic prosperity and job creation, as evidenced by Vice President Vance's comments linking the pursuit of peace to millions of US manufacturing jobs.