Trump Floats Open-Ended Greenland Deal as Billionaire “Board of Peace” Sparks Late-Night Satire

Former U.S. President Donald Trump has once again ignited global debate—and late-night comedy—after declaring that his much-discussed “concept of a deal” involving Greenland has no end date, framing it as part of a broader vision for what he dramatically described as a new world order of peace, power, and influence.

Speaking in characteristically grand terms, Trump suggested that “anyone with a billion dollars” could play a role in his vision to “help rule the world” under a hypothetical body he dubbed the “Board of Peace,” where he would serve as Chairman for Life. Though no formal structure, legal framework, or international backing for such a body exists, the remarks quickly set off reactions across political and media circles.

Trump’s comments, widely interpreted as tongue-in-cheek by supporters and alarming or absurd by critics, revived memories of his earlier, controversial proposal during his presidency to purchase Greenland from Denmark—an idea that was flatly rejected and ridiculed at the time. This time, however, Trump framed the Greenland notion as part of a longer-term, undefined strategy, insisting that “great deals don’t have deadlines.”

The unusual remarks did not go unnoticed in the world of satire.

On The Late Show, comedian Stephen Colbert seized the moment, announcing what he called an “exclusive alternative” to Trump’s billionaire-backed vision. Colbert jokingly unveiled a fake rival club membership for the low, low price of $100 million, promising members “absolutely no power, no territory, and slightly better snacks—but far less ego.”

“Why spend a billion dollars to join a Board of Peace that doesn’t exist,” Colbert quipped, “when you can give me $100 million and get the exact same results?”

While Trump allies brushed off the late-night mockery as predictable media cynicism, critics argued that the comments underscored concerns about Trump’s approach to global politics—blurring the line between entertainment, provocation, and real-world diplomacy.

Denmark and Greenland officials have not responded to the latest remarks, and there is no indication that any formal negotiations—or billionaire sign-ups—are underway.

For now, Trump’s endless Greenland deal, billionaire “Board of Peace,” and Colbert’s bargain-basement satire remain firmly in the realm of political theater, reinforcing once again that in the Trump era, the line between global ambition and parody is never far apart.