The United Nations of Trump—also known as the Board of Peace—convenes for the first time this evening. The ambitions are lofty. But before it takes the world stage, it must succeed at its first task: demilitarizing Hamas.
Technically, it’s a board, but what ever resolution they vote on will be Trump’s decision. As chairman, he holds effective veto power over its decisions and can construct or dismantle sections of the organization at will.
But more fundamentally, the members didn’t sign up for another General Assembly; they are there to gain presidential favor. Contradicting him would defeat the purpose of their membership. For all intents and purposes, this is a council of one.
So what will the chairman decide?
