LIVE: First meeting of US-led Board of Peace

| News | February 19, 2026 | 35.6 Thousand views

TL;DR

President Trump inaugurated the first meeting of the US-led 'Board of Peace' at the United States Institute of Peace, claiming his administration had settled eight wars in its first year while touting record stock market performance and assembling a team of high-level officials and world leaders to address ongoing conflicts.

🕊️ Board of Peace Inauguration 2 insights

Inaugural meeting convened at US Institute of Peace

Trump welcomed world leaders to the first meeting of the Board of Peace, calling it the most prestigious and consequential board ever assembled in terms of power and prestige.

Global participation via multiple formats

Leaders attended both in person and remotely via Zoom or closed circuit, with Trump noting that absent leaders were still watching the proceedings.

🌍 Foreign Policy Claims 2 insights

Eight wars settled in first year claimed

Trump asserted his administration had ended eight wars within its first year, including conflicts lasting 32 to 37 years that were resolved in approximately two days each.

Gaza identified as complex priority

Trump specifically mentioned Gaza as a complex ongoing situation requiring continued work, thanking Special Envoy Steve Wickoff and Jared Kushner for their diplomatic efforts.

📈 Economic Performance 1 insight

Stock market records broken ahead of schedule

Trump claimed the Dow broke 50,000 and the S&P 500 reached 7,000 during his first year, achievements critics allegedly said would take four to five years.

Bottom Line

The Trump administration claims rapid

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