Tech billionaire Elon Musk lit up the World Economic Forum with a sharp-witted dig at President Donald Trump's freshly announced "Board of Peace" on Tuesday, sparking laughter and online buzz. During a panel alongside BlackRock CEO Larry Fink, Musk quipped about the initiative's name, asking if it signaled a quest for "peace" or just a "piece" of coveted land like Greenland or Venezuela.

The Tesla and SpaceX chief didn't hold back, joking, "I heard about the formation of the Peace Summit and thought, is that piece or peace? A little piece of Greenland, a little piece of Venezuela." The comment nodded to Trump's earlier floated idea of buying Greenland from Denmark and his vocal stances on Venezuela, blending humor with a subtle poke at territorial ambitions. Musk quickly added a serious note: "All we want is peace," softening the roast while underscoring the board's lofty aims.

Launched by Trump and chaired by the president himself, the Board of Peace started as a focused effort to secure a Gaza ceasefire under a 20-point Middle East plan from last year. It quickly expanded, drawing invitations to dozens of nations and evolving into a broader global conflict mediator, complete with a charter signed at Davos. While Russia has shown interest— even suggesting it donate frozen U.S. assets—critics like Slovenia's prime minister warn it could disrupt established international diplomacy.

This exchange comes amid Musk and Trump's on-again, off-again rapport, marked by past public clashes and recent reconciliations. Musk, no stranger to slamming the WEF as elitist, still attended, highlighting their pragmatic alliance. The Greenland reference harks back to Trump's 2019 proposal that ruffled feathers globally, while Venezuela ties into enduring U.S. policy tensions—showing how peace talks often brush against bolder geopolitical plays. Global audiences are watching closely as these titans' banter at Davos spotlights the mix of diplomacy, deal-making, and drama shaping world affairs.