Trump Told the U.N. the Hard Truth: It Failed
The global body has failed in its mission to stop conflict. Let’s see if the U.S. can do better in Ukraine.
U.S. President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump walk up an escalator as they arrive to the 80th session of the United Nations’ General Assembly on September 23. September 25, 2025, 8:28 AM Comment icon View Comments ( )
Trump’s Second Term
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I am in New York this week for the U.N. General Assembly. At various events over the last few days, I’ve already had the opportunity to chat with former British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak; Spain’s foreign minister, José Manuel Albares ; and Trump’s designee for undersecretary of state for economic growth, energy, and the environment, Jacob Helberg