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PortuguêsPresident Trump criticized the UN's effectiveness in his General Assembly speech, claiming he ended seven wars while the organization failed. He addressed nuclear threats and referenced his failed UN building renovation bid.
Trump's Scathing Attack on United Nations
In a dramatic address before the United Nations General Assembly, President Donald Trump delivered a blistering critique of the international organization, questioning its effectiveness and claiming personal diplomatic successes that he said the UN had failed to achieve.
Claims of Conflict Resolution
The American president asserted that during his current term, he has already ended seven wars, a claim that drew skepticism from diplomatic observers. 'I have ended seven wars in seven months, something the United Nations has failed to accomplish,' Trump declared to the assembled world leaders.
Among the conflicts Trump cited was tensions between Egypt and Ethiopia over the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam on the Nile River. However, experts note that while diplomatic tensions exist, there has been no active military conflict between the nations.
Nuclear and Biological Weapons Concerns
Trump also addressed global security threats, emphasizing the danger of nuclear and biological weapons. He reiterated his position that Iran must never obtain such weapons and called for an international summit on biological weapons. 'We have them, but we can never use them,' he stated, highlighting the paradox of nuclear deterrence.
Architectural Grievances and Technical Issues
In a surprising turn, Trump referenced his failed bid in the early 2000s to renovate the UN headquarters building, complaining about the current state of the facility. He criticized the absence of marble floors and mentioned malfunctioning equipment during his speech, including a problematic teleprompter and broken escalator.
The speech, which lasted nearly an hour instead of the scheduled fifteen minutes, covered topics ranging from the wars in Gaza and Ukraine to climate change denial and migration policies.
Correspondent Analysis
According to Rudy Bouma, NOS correspondent in the United States, 'Trump's address resembled a campaign rally more than a diplomatic speech before the United Nations. The American president extensively listed his alleged domestic successes while presenting himself as a more important global player than the UN itself.'
Bouma noted that Trump's criticism reflects broader trends of declining trust in international institutions, exacerbated by major powers using their veto power in the Security Council to block action.
Source: NOS News
