Summary
President Donald Trump plans to create a "Board of Peace" with himself as the chairman. This board includes countries with poor human rights records and aims to promote stability but does not mention human rights. Some leaders invited to join face international charges of war crimes.
Key Facts
- President Trump wants to set up a new group called the "Board of Peace."
- He intends to be the lifetime chairman of this board.
- Countries invited include those with known human rights abuses.
- The U.S. has reduced funding for several United Nations programs.
- The Trump administration left the UN World Health Organization and climate agreements.
- Russia and China support the downplaying of human rights at the UN, aligning with the board's charter.
- Permanent board membership has a $1 billion fee.
- Leaders facing war crime charges, like Vladimir Putin, have been invited.
