Desk Correspondent , Washington D.C - The White House has issued a formal response to a series of controversial reports suggesting that individuals and foreign entities were being asked for a "membership fee" of $1 billion to secure a seat on President Donald Trump’s newly proposed "Global Peace Board." The report, which surfaced in international media outlets on Saturday, alleged that the administration was effectively auctioning off influence in exchange for massive contributions toward national infrastructure projects. In a sharp rebuttal, the White House Press Secretary labeled the claims as "categorically false" and a "deliberate attempt to delegitimize the President’s peace initiatives."

According to the administration's statement, the Global Peace Board is intended to be a non-partisan advisory body consisting of world leaders, Nobel laureates, and top-tier industrialist-philanthropists dedicated to resolving regional conflicts. Officials clarified that while the board seeks to leverage the resources of the private sector to fund reconstruction in war-torn areas, membership is based strictly on "strategic expertise and a proven commitment to global stability." The White House emphasized that no financial transaction—no matter how significant—could ever serve as a substitute for the rigorous vetting process required for such a sensitive diplomatic role.

The controversy has sparked a heated debate in Washington, with opposition leaders demanding a full investigation into the fundraising mechanisms of the administration's "private-public diplomacy" model. Critics argue that even the perception of a price tag on a presidential advisory board undermines U.S. credibility abroad. Meanwhile, supporters of the President defend the approach as "unconventional but effective," arguing that the board represents a bold new way to solve world problems without relying solely on taxpayer money. As the administration prepares to announce the board’s first official members, the White House has vowed to maintain "total transparency" to put the "1 billion membership" rumors to rest.