President Donald Trump speaks during the 80th session of the U.N. General Assembly at the United Nations headquarters in New York City on Sept. 23, 2025. | Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images

US President Donald Trump addressed the United Nations General Assembly in New York, questioning whether the organisation is fulfilling its purpose. He described the UN as having “tremendous potential” but argued it was falling short on global challenges.

Trump said his administration had worked to end “seven wars” without UN involvement, adding that he had personally engaged with the leaders of each country. He criticised the organisation’s approach to climate change, called for tougher action on immigration, and pressed European allies to reduce reliance on Russian energy.

Key points from the speech:

• Climate change dismissed as “the greatest con job ever perpetrated on the world.”

• NATO allies urged to raise defence spending.

• Strong criticism of European immigration policies and London’s mayor.

• Call for rejecting “failed approaches of the past” in favour of cooperation with the US.

Trump concluded by offering “American leadership and friendship” to states willing to work towards a “safer, more prosperous world.”

Source: UN Web TV, POLITICO

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🇺🇸🇺🇳US President Donald Trump addressed the United Nations General Assembly in New York, questioning whether the organisation is fulfilling its purpose. He described the UN as having “tremendous potential” but argued it was falling short on global challenges. Trump said his administration had worked to end “seven wars” without UN involvement, adding that he had personally engaged with the leaders of each country. He criticised the organisation’s approach to climate change, called for tougher action on immigration, and pressed European allies to reduce reliance on Russian energy. Key points from the speech: • Climate change dismissed as “the greatest con job ever perpetrated on the world.” • NATO allies urged to raise defence spending. • Strong criticism of European immigration policies and London’s mayor. • Call for rejecting “failed approaches of the past” in favour of cooperation with the US. Trump concluded by offering “American leadership and friendship” to states willing to work towards a “safer, more prosperous world.” ℹ️ UN Web TV, POLITICO #unitednations #generalassembly #donaldtrump #geopolitics #internationalrelations

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