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Trump's $1B Board of Peace Faces Skepticism

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Stephen Colbert mocked President Trump's new Board of Peace during his Late Show monologue, highlighting the $1 billion cash requirement for permanent membership. Colbert compared the organization to a strip club, noting Trump's lifelong chairmanship and cash-only policy.

The Board has attracted several countries including Saudi Arabia, UAE, and Turkey, while traditional allies like France, UK, and Canada declined participation. Trump rescinded Canada's invitation after their refusal. The organization initially focused on Gaza's postwar development before expanding its mandate globally.

Public reaction to Colbert's segment has been critical, with many questioning the Board's legitimacy. Comments compared it to Trump's other ventures like Truth Social, with some calling it "the Legion of Doom." The organization operates from the renamed Donald J. Trump Institute of Peace, raising questions about branding and potential conflicts of interest.