The global spotlight shines on President Donald Trump as he makes his return to the United Nations on Tuesday, September 23, 2025. In this highly anticipated address, his first to world leaders in his second term, the White House has indicated he will outline his administration’s foreign policy accomplishments and strongly assert that “globalist institutions have significantly decayed the world order.” This speech from the iconic UNGA podium is expected to be a pivotal moment.
World leaders will be listening with intense interest to his remarks at the UN General Assembly. Mr. Trump’s tenure has already been marked by swift actions to reduce U.S. support for the global body, setting a unique backdrop for this address.
While a U.S. President’s speech is always a highlight of the annual assembly, this particular address unfolds during an unusually volatile period in the UN’s 80-year history. Leaders worldwide are currently contending with persistent conflicts in Gaza, Ukraine, and Sudan, navigating the profound economic and social uncertainties brought by emerging artificial intelligence technologies, and observing with keen apprehension Mr. Trump’s distinct approach to international cooperation.
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