President Donald J. Trump delivered an unfiltered address at the United Nations, overcoming significant technical setbacks including a non-functional teleprompter and a malfunctioning escalator. The speech, marked by his characteristic defiance, highlighted his administration’s policies while critiquing global institutions.
From the moment he arrived, the teleprompter failed to operate, forcing Trump to speak without its aid. “The only thing that’s up is the stock market,” he remarked, emphasizing economic achievements under his leadership. He criticized the previous administration for what he described as “disasters” and asserted that America now boasts the strongest economy, borders, military, and spirit globally.
Trump also addressed immigration, claiming that border enforcement had halted illegal entries entirely. “If you come illegally into the United States, you’re going to jail or you’re going back,” he declared. He praised El Salvador for its role in detaining criminals but criticized the United Nations for failing to support U.S. efforts.
The speech included a scathing critique of global conflicts, with Trump claiming to have ended seven wars in seven months. “No president or prime minister has ever done anything close to that,” he stated, while lamenting the UN’s lack of action. He also accused the organization of funding migration into the U.S., calling it an “unacceptable” practice.
On energy policy, Trump dismissed renewable sources as ineffective and costly, praising fossil fuels and nuclear power. He criticized Europe’s green energy agenda, citing Germany’s shift back to traditional energy sources.
The address concluded with a call for global cooperation on issues like biological weapons and climate change, though Trump remained skeptical of the UN’s effectiveness. “The United Nations is not solving the problems it should,” he said.
Trump’s speech underscored his administration’s focus on national sovereignty, economic strength, and unilateral action, while casting doubt on multilateral institutions.