Karoline Leavitt told the world that the “Board of Peace” had “Tens of Members"

IFS News Writers Commentary-

Karoline Leavitt's “Board of Peace” had “Tens of Members"

By IFS News Writers

WASHINGTON [IFS] -- When Karoline Leavitt told the world that the “Board of Peace” had “tens of members,” it raised more than a few eyebrows — not because of the number itself, but because of what it suggests about how casually information is sometimes presented in high-profile political messaging.

If such a board exists in any formal, governmental capacity, its structure, membership, and mandate should be clearly documented. Public boards, advisory councils, and commissions don’t operate in the shadows — they have charters, appointment records, and public accountability trails. “Tens of members” is a vague phrase. Is that 20? 90? Who appointed them? What authority do they have? What decisions are they empowered to make?

In politics, precision matters. Especially when speaking on international affairs or peace initiatives — topics that carry diplomatic weight and global implications. Inflated, imprecise, or poorly explained claims can undermine credibility, even if the core intention is legitimate.

There’s also a broader issue here. In an era where trust in institutions is already fragile, public figures need to understand that statements don’t just float away. They’re scrutinized. They’re fact-checked. They’re compared against official records. If there is indeed a formal body with “tens of members,” the public deserves transparency. If not, the phrase needs clarification.

This isn’t about partisanship. It’s about standards.

When leaders or spokespersons speak on the world stage, accuracy isn’t optional — it’s foundational. And if the “Board of Peace” is real and operational, let’s see the receipts. If it’s rhetorical flourish, that deserves to be said plainly, too.

Because in geopolitics, words aren’t just words — they signal intent, legitimacy, and authority. And once they’re out there, they carry consequences.