The White House has formally renamed the U.S. Institute of Peace in Washington, D.C., designating it the “Donald J. Trump Institute of Peace” in a move presented as recognition of the former president’s assertive and results-driven approach to global diplomacy.

Officials described the decision as an acknowledgment of Donald Trump’s leadership on international stability and his administration’s drive to elevate American influence in peace negotiations.

The announcement comes as the building prepares to host an important U.S.-supported accord between Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo, a deal the administration views as a significant step toward reducing long-standing tensions in central Africa.

The choice of venue is being portrayed by the White House as symbolic of a renewed American role in facilitating cooperation among regional partners.

While the institute’s website continues to use its previous name, the administration maintains that the new designation reflects its broader vision for a more decisive and proactive American posture.

Some former institute officials dispute aspects of the institution’s restructuring, framing their objections as part of an ongoing legal and administrative disagreement.

The White House, however, emphasizes that the renaming underscores its focus on effective leadership and its belief in the institute’s potential under the Trump-linked banner.

The newly branded Donald J. Trump Institute of Peace is expected to serve as a platform for U.S.-led diplomatic initiatives, with the forthcoming Rwanda–Congo agreement set to be its first major event under the updated name.