During the inaugural session of the Peace Council initiated by Donald Trump, he emphasized the importance of peace, describing it as easy to say but difficult to achieve. He showcased his own contributions to peace efforts while issuing warnings to his adversaries, asserting that the Council was a unique institution with previously unseen gatherings of significant global leaders. Trump stated that, despite having concluded many wars, the ongoing situation in Gaza remains unresolved and is a primary focus for the Council's objectives.

In his remarks, Trump expressed appreciation for the leaders who had joined his Board of Peace and encouraged others to come forth. He compared his new initiative to previous peace institutions, asserting that they lacked significance compared to his initiative which he argues encompasses key global leaders. The meeting highlighted Trump's approach to diplomacy and his efforts to consolidate global cooperation under his vision of peace, which he presented as unprecedented.

The meeting also featured moments of protocol where Trump directed leaders to stand when addressing them, creating a dynamic atmosphere that illustrated his authoritative style. The Peace Council, as envisioned by Trump, aims to tackle pressing geopolitical issues with an emphasis on personal leadership, while still facing skepticism about its actual potential for effecting meaningful change in complex global conflicts like that of Gaza.