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Trump Touts US Successes at UN General Assembly
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In Short: US President Donald Trump addressed the United Nations General Assembly on September 22, 2026, emphasizing America's economic and military prowess and outlining his administration's foreign policy successes.
Trump boasted about America's economic achievements, noting that the poverty rate had reached its lowest level in history, with 1.5 million Americans lifted out of poverty in the previous year.
The president also highlighted the military's strength, stating that the US military was the most powerful on earth and had secured commitments for $21 trillion in new investments.
Trump also addressed the issue of illegal immigration, asserting that the US had the most secure border in history, with zero illegal aliens admitted in the past 16 months.
In his speech, Trump discussed the ongoing conflict with Iran, stating that he had taken decisive action to eliminate the country's nuclear program and destroy its naval fleet.
Trump also highlighted his administration's efforts to resolve conflicts around the world, including the war in Gaza and the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine.
The president also announced an agreement with Denmark and Greenland that gives the United States permanent control over security and other needs in Greenland, addressing US national security concerns.
Trump concluded his speech by calling for the resignation of nations from the International Criminal Court and rejecting any attempt to construct a globalist scheme to control artificial intelligence.
Trump's speech was met with mixed reactions from the international community, with some praising his achievements and others criticizing his aggressive foreign policy stance.
Background
In a separate development, US President Donald Trump announced an agreement with Denmark and Greenland that gives the United States permanent control over security and other needs in Greenland, addressing US national security concerns.
What's confirmed
- Trump is also scheduled to meet Tuesday afternoon with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy as part of a series of events surrounding the General Assembly.
What's still developing
- On Tuesday, Trump said in his speech that he doesn't believe there will be an agreement before the midterm elections.
- "The cowards and traitors would love to say the United States is low and munitions, but that's not true. We have more munitions than we could ever possibly even think of using, and we're building them at levels that we have never done before. We are adding to our stockpiles faster than we have ever been able to do before," Trump said.
- "If we stand united, we will soon see a world free of the last 51-year menace of Iranian terror, and oil prices will come plummeting down even lower than they were at the start of the conflict. And they were very low in the United States. They were really low. With courage and resolve, anything is possible," Trump said.
- "Marco Rubio is handling a negotiation. He's deep into negotiations with Cuba. Let's see what happens. We'll not allow a haven for foreign adversaries to threaten America on our own doorstep," the president said, as the Cuban delegation rose from their seats to exit the assembly hall.
- "Upon taking office, I designated the drug cartels as foreign terrorist organizations and unleashed the United States Armed forces to eliminate them,” Trump said.
- Trump signed the security deal with the prime ministers of Greenland and Denmark later Tuesday.
- "Do I drive them into hell with no chance of survival and no hope of future greatness or generations?” Trump added.
- But later, Trump claimed that he will "get it done" fast when it comes to Iran.
- As his Trump's speech raised the stakes on Iran, more drama was building outside of the General Assembly.
- Trump arrived at the United Nations on Tuesday, determined to cast himself as a peacemaker while issuing a stark ultimatum to the Iranians.
- Trump said, echoing a threat he's made in the past.
- Friction point: An Iranian delegation is attending the General Assembly gathering this year.