Trump pledges $10 billion for Board of Peace without Congress nod

WASHINGTON, D.C.: U.S. President Donald Trump announced at the inaugural Board of Peace meeting on February 19 that the U.S. was pledging US$10 billion to the board, but without any clarity on how the money would be used or where it would come from.

Pledging such a large amount requires congressional authorization.

Trump also announced that nine members have agreed to pledge $7 billion toward a Gaza relie