Donald Trump's speech to the United Nations was one of the clearest expositions of the way he sees the world, his ideology in its rawest form. To his supporters, it will be seen as Trumpism unplugged - to his critics, Trumpism unhinged. Over almost an hour, he took aim at his opponents and their ideas, picking them off one by one as he toured the world. He began at home, praising the United States and himself. He said the US was living through a golden age and repeated his much-disputed claim that he had personally ended seven wars, something he argued merited a Nobel Peace Prize. But then the president laid into his hosts. The UN, he said, had not helped his peace-making. ... Six years ago, Trump's audience at the UN laughed at his at times non-factual assertions; this year they listened largely in silence. 'I am really good at this stuff,' he told world leaders. 'Your countries are going to hell.'
Trump's UN Address: From Laughter to Silence
Trump's UN Address: From Laughter to Silence
As Donald Trump returns to the UN, he faces an audience that no longer finds humor in his controversial rhetoric, highlighting a shift in perception from six years ago.
Donald Trump's recent speech at the United Nations starkly contrasted with his previous address six years ago, where laughter accompanied his remarks. This time, his unapologetic critique of the UN and European policies met a largely silent audience. Trump reaffirmed his belief in national sovereignty and criticized multilateralism while insisting the US had achieved a 'golden age' under his leadership. His assertions included controversial takes on immigration, climate policy, and the effectiveness of the UN in conflict resolution.
