President Trump’s speech at the GA UNGA 80
U.N. NYC (September 22, 2025) — President Trump’ speech filled with grievances and false claims, comes as the United States has withdrawn funding and support for U.N. programs. Speaking before him, the U.N.’s secretary general.
World leaders address the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly. President Trump questioned the mission of the United Nations and aired a familiar list of grievances in a meandering speech before the General Assembly as it convened on Tuesday on its 80th anniversary.
With wars raging in Gaza, Sudan and Ukraine, Mr. Trump, used his speech to make dubious claims about immigration and green energy, and to lecture the representatives of nations gathered in the room. He targeted the United Nations, claiming that he had solved conflicts around the world while the U.N. had done nothing and questioned its purpose. “Sadly, in all cases, the United Nations did not even try to help any of them,” Mr. Trump said.
Going well beyond his allotted time, Mr. Trump also took shots at his predecessor, Joseph R. Biden, political opponents and close NATO allies that have recognized a Palestinian state.
Mr. Trump repeated his demand that “we want all the hostages back” from Gaza without mentioning the issues of Israel’s efforts to take Gaza City or his past promises to get more food and aid to the enclave. Israel’s blockade of aid to the enclave amid a growing humanitarian crisis has drawn accusations of genocide.
In his welcoming speech, the secretary general of the United Nations, António Guterres, warned about the dangerously chaotic state of the world while providing a measure of hope that unity and diplomacy can bring stability.
“People everywhere are demanding something better, and we owe them something deserving of their trust,” Mr. Guterres said.
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He also touched upon climate change, something he has made a priority for his legacy, and his ambitious restructuring plan known as UN-80.
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Other notable speakers on Tuesday include President Emmanuel Macron of France, who led a two-state solution conference on Monday that focused on Palestinian statehood; Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman al-Thani, the prime minister of Qatar, where Israel recently bombed Hamas targets; King Abdullah II of Jordan; and President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of Turkey.
The U.N. The Security Council will convene back-to-back sessions on the wars in Gaza and Ukraine this afternoon, with many foreign ministers in attendance. President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine, who is expected to meet with Mr. Trump on Tuesday, will address the Council. The Council has not acted in either conflict, blocked by the veto power of Russia in the case of Ukraine and of the United States in support of Israel.
