What to know about President Trump's U.N. speech and today's meetings

President Trump addressed the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday, the 80th anniversary of the world body.

The president criticized European allies over green energy, immigration and other issues. Mr. Trump also blasted the U.N. as a whole, asking, "What is the purpose of the United Nations?"

Dozens of other world leaders are also in town to give speeches and hold meetings at this year's General Assembly session, including U.S. allies as well as foes, like the president of Iran.

After several key Western allies of the United States announced before the U.N. General Assembly meeting that they are formally recognizing a Palestinian state, Mr. Trump said that would embolden Hamas.

Mr. Trump said the prolonged wa

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