UK’s Blair distances himself from Trump’s $1 billion peace board fee

Tony Blair, the former UK prime minister who’s been appointed to the executive panel of Donald Trump’s Board of Peace, distanced himself from the president’s demand that countries pay $1 billion for permanent membership.Blair declined to endorse the request for the funds, which is part of a draft charter for the nascent organization, in a further sign that the details of the peace board are provoking opposition from US allies and partners over Trump’s project.For all the latest headlines follow our Google News channel online or via the app.A spokesperson for Tony Blair said Sunday he isn’t involved in determining the board’s membership, indicating he would not publicly support the proposal. The spokesperson added that questions about the $1 billion fee should be directed to the Trump administration.Some countries would likely refuse to join the Board as a result of Trump’s terms, people familiar with the matter said. Others may agree in principle to joining the Board of Peace but