Summary
The U.S. Institute of Peace (USIP) in Washington has been renamed to include President Donald Trump's name by the Department of State. This renaming comes just before a peace agreement signing ceremony between Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo at the building. The Trump administration has been involved in changes at USIP, which led to legal issues still being decided in court.
Key Facts
- The US Institute of Peace is now called the "Donald J. Trump Institute of Peace."
- The name change happened before a peace deal was signed between Rwanda and the DRC at the location.
- USIP is an independent non-profit funded by Congress.
- The Trump administration attempted to control the institute by reducing staff and budget, causing legal disputes.
- President Trump has sought a Nobel Peace Prize and talks about his diplomatic achievements.
- The Department of State described Trump as "the greatest dealmaker" in its announcement.
- Secretary of State Marco Rubio referred to Trump as the "President of Peace."
- The future of USIP is uncertain due to court cases about these changes.
