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Trump Hosts Inaugural Board of Peace Amid Music Controversy

2/20/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump hosted the inaugural Board of Peace meeting in Washington on February 19, 2026, with delegates from nearly 50 countries.
Twenty-seven countries joined the board, while others observed.
During a photo opportunity, Trump asked attendees about the music, and the music played was Guns N’ Roses’ "November Rain."
Guns N’ Roses has previously opposed the use of their music by the Trump administration.

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Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump hosted the inaugural Board of Peace meeting in Washington on February 19, 2026, with delegates from nearly 50 countries.
Twenty-seven countries joined the board, while others observed.
During a photo opportunity, Trump asked attendees about the music, and the music played was Guns N’ Roses’ "November Rain."
Guns N’ Roses has previously opposed the use of their music by the Trump administration.