New York, WARGANET – United States President Donald J. Trump delivered a stunning and controversial speech at the 80th United Nations General Assembly. Trump employed strong nationalist rhetoric, emphasized the importance of national sovereignty, and sharply criticized international institutions, particularly the UN.
In his approximately 30-minute speech, Trump conveyed his strong views on a range of key global issues, from immigration and climate change to international conflict, to the role of the UN itself.
A Sharp Criticism of the UN and Multilateralism
Trump opened his speech by criticizing the UN’s performance, calling it a “failed institution” incapable of solving global problems. He accused the UN of exacerbating conflict and fostering instability. In his view, the UN is too bureaucratic and slow to take concrete action. He even brought up minor issues like the UN’s failing infrastructure—such as malfunctioning escalators and problematic teleprompters—as symbols of the international organization’s incompetence.
Furthermore, Trump rejected the idea of globalism, which he believed threatened the identity and sovereignty of nations. He called for countries to close their borders and take decisive action to control migration flows, particularly by expelling illegal immigrants, whom he considered detrimental to national security and culture.
Rejection of Climate Change and Green Energi
Trump again raised the issue of climate change with strong skepticism. He called climate change policies “the biggest scam in the history of the world,” and warned that green programs would actually harm the economies of countries, especially the United States. He argued that massive investment in renewable energy would only lead to job losses and a decline in the competitiveness of national industries.
In contrast, Trump reaffirmed America’s commitment to continuing to utilize fossil fuels as a primary energy source to maintain economic stability and national energy security.
International Conflict Issues: Strong Support for Ukraine and Criticism of Russia
In his speech, Trump reiterated the United States’ support for Ukraine, which is fighting against a Russian invasion. He called Russia a “paper tiger” and challenged NATO countries to take a stronger stance, even suggesting they shoot down Russian planes that violate their airspace.
Trump also proposed imposing sanctions and high tariffs on Russia to weaken its financial capacity to continue the conflict. However, he also criticized European countries that still rely on Russian energy, calling it counterproductive to efforts to counter Russian aggression.
Conclusion: Call for Major UN Reform
Despite sharply criticizing the UN and existing global policies, Trump concluded his speech by stating that the United States continues to support the UN’s peacekeeping and humanitarian missions. He emphasized the need for major reforms within the organization to make it more effective and fair for all member states.
This speech reaffirmed the nationalist political stance Trump championed during his second term. His blunt and provocative rhetoric sparked mixed reactions from delegates from other countries and the international media. (*)
