New York [US], September 24 (ANI): US President Donald Trump delivered a sweeping address at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), touching on climate change, the wars in Gaza and Ukraine, global migration, and US foreign policy. His remarks, lasting nearly an hour, drew sharp contrasts with other world leaders and underscored his combative approach to global issues.
Trump devoted significant time to attacking climate science, calling climate change “the greatest con job ever perpetrated on the world.” He dismissed the idea of a carbon footprint as a hoax driven by “people with evil intentions” and warned nations against relying on renewable energy, describing it as a “green scam” that would lead to economic failure. He singled out Germany, Greece, and Switzerland for investing in renewables, declaring, “If you don’t get away from this green scam, your country is going to fail.”
At the same time, Trump announced a U.S.-led initiative to end the development of biological weapons, introducing an AI-driven verification system and calling on other nations to join the effort.
Turning to the Middle East, Trump pressed for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and demanded the release of all hostages held by Hamas. “We have to stop the war in Gaza immediately. We have to stop it,” he said. He accused Hamas of rejecting peace offers and criticised recent recognition of a Palestinian state by several Western nations as a “reward for Hamas.” By contrast, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen reaffirmed Europe’s support for a two-state solution and pledged new funding for Gaza’s reconstruction. Palestinian Authority President Mahmud Abbas, in a video address, urged Hamas to surrender its weapons and insisted that only the PA could govern Gaza.
On Ukraine, Trump warned that Washington was prepared to impose heavy tariffs on Russia if it refused to end the war. He said Russia’s military campaign was “not making Russia look good” and admitted frustration with President Vladimir Putin, whom he once praised as a “tough leader.” Trump insisted the conflict would never have begun under his presidency, while recalling his unsuccessful attempts to broker talks between Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.
Beyond these issues, Trump also railed against migration, touting his administration’s record of detaining and deporting migrants and claiming it had deterred illegal crossings. He vowed to continue military operations against drug traffickers, warning, “We will blow you out of existence.”
His speech also touched on Brazil, where he criticised judicial actions against his ally, former President Jair Bolsonaro, calling them a “witch hunt” and confirming sanctions on Brazilian judicial officials. He described a meeting with President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva as cordial but reiterated opposition to Lula’s policies.
Closing his address, Trump identified what he called the two biggest threats to freedom: immigration and renewable energy. “Countries that cherish freedom are fading fast because of their policies on these two subjects,” he said. “You need strong borders and traditional energy sources if you are going to be great again.” He ended with an appeal to world leaders to defend their borders, preserve traditions, and “fight for their cherished freedom.”
Trump’s remarks, at 55 minutes, far exceeded the UN’s 15-minute speaking guideline and set him apart from leaders who stressed climate action, multilateralism, and diplomacy.
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