At around midnight today, White House spokesperson Caroline confirmed: "The 'Peace Committee' has been officially established, and we have sent invitations to about 60 countries around the world. Some countries have already accepted the invitation and plan to pay a $1 billion membership fee to become permanent members."
America's move is too absurd! Starting a "Peace Committee" and requiring a $1 billion payment to become a permanent member.
Trump also wants to be the lifetime chairman, saying that everything must obey his will, with power beyond limits. This is not about peace at all; it's clearly treating the world as a business, trying to take control without going through the United Nations.
The attitudes of various countries differ significantly. France directly refused, saying this committee deals with issues beyond Gaza and does not respect the rules of the United Nations. Russia received the invitation and is still considering whether to join. Canada said in principle agreed but hasn't finalized details yet. Italian Prime Minister said he is willing to contribute, but didn't say whether he would actually join.
Netizens see clearly. One person said, "The United Nations is still there, but the U.S. is setting up its own organization, which is too hypocritical." Another joked that the business-oriented president is treating international affairs as a transaction, buying a membership for $1 billion, which is not really for peace at all.
In fact, everyone knows that the U.S. set up this committee to seize the right to speak, consolidate its hegemony. Peace is not about paying for membership or having one person make all the decisions. Countries are cautious in their attitudes, not wanting to be led by others. If real peace is desired, it should respect the United Nations and discuss together.
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