During his first address to the United Nations General Assembly in his second term, President Trump criticized the UN as ineffective, offering only “empty words.” He also cautioned European leaders about what he described as an existential threat to their nations.

Addressing a room of global leaders, Trump stated, “Your countries are being ruined,” and urged an end to “the failed experiment of open borders,” asserting his expertise in the matter. He claimed, “Your countries are going to hell.”

He explicitly called for other nations to embrace his strict stance on immigration, particularly targeting European countries. He argued that their more open immigration policies endangered their economies and cultures. He cited London as an example, criticizing its mayor, Sadiq Khan, and claiming the city had drastically changed. He further claimed that London wanted to adopt Sharia Law, which he argued was inappropriate for a different country.

Trump’s speech emphasized his worldview of rejecting globalism, advocating for closed borders, and promoting the belief that his leadership is essential for restoring order. He stated, “I don’t say this in a braggadocious way, but it’s true—I’ve been right about everything.”

He extended his criticism to the UN, asserting it undermined the very nations it was intended to serve. He accused the UN of funding an assault on Western countries and their borders, arguing that the UN should prevent invasions, not create or finance them.

Trump has consistently voiced his dissatisfaction with the UN’s multilateral approach. In his first eight months in office, he withheld up to $1 billion in funding and withdrew the U.S. from organizations like the World Health Organization, the Human Rights Council, and UNESCO. He questioned the purpose of the United Nations, acknowledging its potential but stating that it was not living up to it.

In a digression, Trump lamented the UN’s rejection of his bid to renovate its headquarters two decades prior. He claimed he would have provided superior materials and that the UN’s renovation cost billions more and was still unfinished. He later mocked a malfunctioning escalator and teleprompter.

The session’s opening remarks from General Assembly President Annalena Baerbock, who urged delegates not to despair about the institution’s shortcomings, provided a stark contrast. She said that inaction would allow evil to prevail and emphasized that they could not let it dishearten them even if they could have done more.

On policy, Trump criticized European nations for their immigration policies and investments in renewable energy, which he called a “green energy scam.” He warned of the combined threat of immigration and climate policy, which he claimed was destroying the continent. He expressed his affection for the people of Europe but lamented its perceived devastation. He also described climate change as “the greatest con job ever perpetrated on the world,” dismissing the scientific consensus as a “hoax made up by people with evil intentions.”

He claimed to have “ended seven wars” and suggested he deserved a Nobel Peace Prize. He stated that while others believed he should receive the Nobel Prize, his true reward would be the lives saved because of the cessation of endless wars.

However, his claim of ending global conflicts has not been universally acknowledged. At a separate event in New York City, the President of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Félix Tshisekedi, stated that conflict with Rwanda had persisted despite a Trump-brokered agreement, suggesting a disconnect between Trump’s intentions and the reality on the ground, according to reports.

Despite this, Trump maintained that his efforts were superior to those of the UN, which he derided as only capable of issuing “really strongly worded letters.”

He said that “empty words don’t solve war” and that only action can resolve conflicts.

The address also addressed the conflicts in Gaza and Ukraine. Regarding Gaza, Trump opposed the increasing international support for recognizing Palestinian statehood, which France and other U.S. allies considered this week. He stated that it would reward Hamas terrorists for atrocities, including the October 7 attacks. Instead, he demanded the release of all Israeli hostages, rejecting a piecemeal approach.

Turning to Ukraine, Trump criticized European nations for continuing to purchase Russian oil and gas, accusing them of funding the war against themselves. He threatened to impose “a very strong round of powerful tariffs” on Moscow but insisted that Europe must “step it up” and “immediately cease all energy purchases from Russia.”

Trump declared that America had entered a “Golden Age” of renewed strength and offered “the hand of American leadership and friendship” to any nation willing to join him in creating a safer and more prosperous world.

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