U.S. President Donald “disagrees” with Western nations recognising a Palestinian state , the White House said Monday (September 22, 2025) and warned such moves reward Hamas.

The White House also acknowledged farmer anxiety as trade talks with China remain unresolved.

Asked about multiple European governments’ recognition of a Palestinian state, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said the president strongly opposes the move.

“He feels this does not do anything to release the hostages, which is the primary goal right now in Gaza, does nothing to end this conflict and bring this war to a close, and frankly, he believes it’s a reward to Hamas,” she told reporters.

Ms. Leavitt said Mr. Trump would expand on that position in his address to the General Assembly, stressing that the

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