Based on my search results, I found no information about the monks meeting with Trump or any planned meeting between them. The search results only mention that the Walk for Peace is expected to finish Feb. 13, 2026, at the U.S. Capitol, where monks plan to share a brief message of healing and unity. There is no mention of Trump in any of the official plans or reporting about the pilgrimage.

Resolution criteria

This market resolves YES if: (1) the monks arrive in Washington DC by February 13, 2026, AND (2) credible photographic evidence emerges showing the monks appearing in a photo with Trump. Photos must be from a direct, in-person meeting and published by reputable news sources or the monks' official social media channels. The market resolves NO if the monks arrive in DC without such a photo occurring, or if they do not arrive by the deadline.

Track the monks' real-time location via their official Facebook page.

Background

A dozen Buddhist monks are trekking from Fort Worth, Texas, to D.C. to promote unity, compassion, and healing across the nation on a 120-day, 2,300-mile journey. The monks departed on Oct. 26 from the Huong Dao Buddhist Temple. Their movement has drawn massive support across social media, attracting more than 575,000 Facebook followers and over 618,000 Instagram followers. The group includes about 19 Buddhist monks and their rescue dog, Aloka.

Considerations

On Nov. 19, two of the monks were hurt when a truck driver ran into a pilot vehicle that was accompanying the group on a highway in Dayton, Texas, which could impact their timeline. Additionally, during the 110-day journey, the monks will eat only one meal a day and sleep outdoors beneath trees, following ancient monastic customs, making the journey physically demanding. No public statements from the monks or Trump's team indicate any planned meeting.