President Donald Trump, in a fiery speech at the United Nations General Assembly, took a hard line against the United Nations, accusing it of creating new problems for the United States and its allies instead of solving existing ones. Throughout his address, Trump criticized the organization for its failures in addressing global conflicts and for its role in exacerbating issues like uncontrolled migration. He argued that illegal immigration is being exacerbated by the U.N., which is said to be funding and facilitating the movement of people into Western countries. Trump also pointed out that the U.N. should be focused on stopping invasions, not creating them, and criticized its current approach as ineffective and full of empty words.
In his speech, Trump highlighted his administration’s achievements in diplomatic and military successes, emphasizing that he had ended multiple conflicts and achieved peace deals with various nations. He claimed credit for resolving issues between Armenia and Azerbaijan, as well as other international disputes, and said these efforts were the result of strong American leadership and a lack of cooperation from the U.N. On the matter of economic strength, he stated that the U.S. has the strongest economy ever, and that American businesses are seeing substantial growth and success. He further highlighted trade deal accomplishments, including agreements with countries such as the United Kingdom, European Union, Japan, and several others, which he attributed to a strong American economy and proactive diplomacy.
Trump also addressed the issue of Iran’s nuclear program, stating that the U.S. must prevent the nation from acquiring the most dangerous weapons. He mentioned a recent military operation, known as Operation Midnight Hammer, which involved a large-scale aerial strike targeting Iran’s nuclear infrastructure. The operation was presented as a decisive move to counter Iran’s nuclear threats and as a reflection of American military strength. Trump’s speech included a call for immediate actions to secure a ceasefire in the conflict in Gaza, and he criticized the actions of groups such as Hamas, describing them as terrorists who should not be rewarded for their aggression. He also emphasized the importance of unity among nations in addressing these global issues and urged a reevaluation of the U.N.’s role in international diplomacy by promoting more effective, action-based strategies.