WASHINGTON – US President Donald Trump could still lead his proposed Board of Peace after he leaves the White House, a US official said.

The chairmanship is Mr Trump’s to hold until he resigns it, the official, speaking on the condition of anonymity, said on Jan 20.

A future US president could choose to appoint or designate the official US representative to the board, the official added.

The possibility of a chair-for-life status for Mr Trump is the latest wrinkle in the creation of the signature diplomatic initiative that is drawing resistance from fellow Group of Seven leaders, and comes as the administration is seeking to clarify who will be on the board, how it will be run and how it would function. 

Last week, the White House announced multiple representatives on the executive board – including Secretary of State Marco Rubio, special envoy Steve Witkoff, and Mr Trump’s son-in-law, Mr Jared Kushner – but it was unclear if they counted as representatives of the US or were placed in their personal capacity.

Further complicating Mr Trump’s pitch is a draft charter seen by Bloomberg that asks countries to contribute at least

US$1 billion

Asked whether the US$1 billion is an entry fee for the...