Trump then touted many of his accomplishments as president during his second term, both domestic and abroad. He recalled the success of his 2024 presidential election campaign, noting that he won the seven swing states that many believed were impossible. He also highlighted his geopolitical feats, including ending several wars, managing peace deals, struggles to end the Ukraine war, and the recent events in Venezuela. He then named all the current members of the Board of Peace, before hyping its future potential.  

“As part of this historic record of major peace initiatives, today we’re announcing more details regarding the board of peace, so important,” Trump said. “This board has the chance to be one of the most consequential bodies ever created, and it’s my enormous honor to serve as its chairman.”

Trump then pivoted to current events in Gaza, noting the progress made in the region.

“Last October, we released a plan for the permanent end to the conflict in Gaza,” Trump said. “And I’m pleased to say our vision was unanimously adopted by the United Nations Security Council late last year. Under phase one of this plan, we have painstakingly maintained that Gaza … maintained the Gaza ceasefire, delivered record levels of humanitarian aid…”

​​“You don’t hear those stories anymore with people starving,” Trump added. 

“We are committed to ensuring that Gaza is demilitarized, properly governed, and beautifully rebuilt,” Trump said. “It’s going to be a great plan. And that’s where the Board of Peace really started, and I think we can spread out to other things as we succeed with Gaza. We’re going to be very successful in Gaza. It’s going to be a great thing to watch.” 

“Once this board is completely formed, we can do pretty much whatever we want to do. And we’ll do it in conjunction with the United Nations,” Trump said.

He then briefly criticized the U.N. before saying it had tremendous prospects for future endeavors.

“The United Nations has tremendous potential, has not used it,” Trump said. “But there’s tremendous potential with the United Nations, and I think the combination of the Board of Peace, with the kind of people we have here, coupled with the United Nations, can be something very unique for the world. It’s for the world. This isn’t [sic] United States, this is the world.”

TRUMP SAYS HIS BOARD OF PEACE MIGHT REPLACE UN

Trump then expressed optimism for a peaceful future, in the Middle East, and the world. He called the present opportunity an “incredible chance” to end the timeless suffering and fighting that has plaqued the region.

“As everyone can see today, the first steps toward a brighter day for the Middle East and a much safer future for the world are unfolding right before your very eyes. Together we are in a position to have an incredible chance … to end decades of suffering, stop generations of hatred and bloodshed, and forge a beautiful, everlasting, and glorious peace for that region and for the whole region of the world…”

“We’re going to have peace in the world and boy would that be a great legacy for all of us,” Trump said.