Donald Trump’s UN address key takeaways

In his address at the UN on September 23, 2025, Donald Trump delivered a speech filled with criticism and bold claims. He covered several major themes and touched on a variety of controversial subjects.

Trump accused the UN of being a weak organisation that only produces “empty words” and does not take real “action” to solve the global conflict. He claimed the UN failed to help him in what he says was an attempt to end several wars.

Trump directly addressed the European leaders, telling them their countries were “going to hell” because of their policies on immigration and “green energy.” He said they are “destroying your heritage.”

He accused China and India of “funding the ongoing war” in Ukraine by continuing to buy Russian oil.

While he mentioned he would impose “very strong” tariffs on Russia if the war in Ukraine does not end, he also criticised NATO countries for “funding the war against themselves” by not cutting off their energy purchases from Russia.

Mr President opposed the international push for a recognised Palestinian state, saying it would be a “reward for Hamas for its horrible atrocities.”

Trump called climate change a “con job” and a “hoax.” He ridiculed renewable energy sources like wind farms.

He argued that the global focus on “green energy” is a “scam” that is “destroying” economies and that countries should instead rely on traditional energy sources like “beautiful coal.”

Praising his own actions, Trump repeatedly claimed that in a short period in office, he had ended “seven unendable wars” without the help of the UN.

He claimed his administration had reversed economic “calamity” and ushered in a “golden age of America” with record-high stock markets and defeated inflation.

Including a critique of the UN itself and several countries, Trump asked nations to prioritise their own sovereignty and national interests.

Who was the 45th and 47th President of the United States?

Donald J. Trump was the 45th and 47th President of the United States.