Trump accused the UN of contributing to global problems rather than solving them, singling out its financial support for migrants. He claimed that $372 million had been allocated to assist roughly 624,000 migrants entering the United States, which he labeled an “assault on Western countries and their borders.”
A central theme of the speech was the defense of national sovereignty. Trump urged countries to reject globalism and prioritize their own interests. He proclaimed the United States as possessing “the strongest economy, the strongest borders, the strongest military, the strongest friendships, and the strongest spirit of any nation on the face of the earth,” calling the present moment the “Golden Age of America.”
Reiterating his administration’s strict immigration stance, Trump stated that the number of illegal entrants into the U.S. had reached zero for four consecutive months. He warned that those attempting to enter illegally would face detention or deportation.
Trump claimed responsibility for ending “seven unendable wars” within seven months. While the assertion has been met with skepticism from analysts, the president highlighted efforts to negotiate ceasefires and reduce military engagements abroad.
The president also criticized renewable energy initiatives, arguing that they posed risks to Western nations’ stability and economic strength.
Throughout the speech, Trump faced teleprompter failures and audio malfunctions. He described the incidents as “sinister” and called for an investigation by the Secret Service, requesting that UN security footage be preserved.
International responses were mixed. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy appealed to the global community to intervene against Russian aggression, warning of a potential “most destructive arms race in human history.” Domestically, California Governor Gavin Newsom mocked the technical glitches and controversial content of the address.
The full transcript of President Trump’s speech is available here.
