Colbert Mocks Trump's 'Board of Peace' in Late Night Monologue

The 'Late Show' host criticized the new group as 'kind of like the U.N., except instead of passing binding resolutions, you pass a greasy bag of money to Donald Trump.'

Published on Feb. 28, 2026

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On his late-night show, Stephen Colbert poked fun at President Trump's newly established 'Board of Peace,' describing it as an event where the president could treat 'world leaders to a classic dribble-cup sundown ramble fest' at the recently renamed Donald J. Trump Institute of Peace.

Why it matters

Colbert's criticism of Trump's new 'Board of Peace' initiative highlights the ongoing tensions and skepticism around the former president's attempts to position himself as a global peacemaker, even as he remains a divisive and controversial figure.

The details

In his monologue, Colbert said the 'Board of Peace' event allowed Trump to 'treat world leaders' to one of his trademark rambling speeches, this time at the recently renamed Donald J. Trump Institute of Peace.

  • The inaugural meeting of Trump's 'Board of Peace' was held on Thursday in Washington.

The players

Stephen Colbert

The host of 'The Late Show' on CBS, known for his sharp political commentary and satire.

Donald Trump

The former president of the United States who established the 'Board of Peace' initiative.

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What they’re saying

“The Late Show' host called the group 'kind of like the U.N., except instead of passing binding resolutions, you pass a greasy bag of money to Donald Trump.'”

— Stephen Colbert, Host, 'The Late Show' (The New York Times)

The takeaway

Colbert's mockery of Trump's 'Board of Peace' initiative underscores the ongoing skepticism and criticism the former president faces, even from late-night comedians, as he attempts to position himself as a global peacemaker.