Nuaman Ishfaq Mughal
New York(Parliament Times): U.S. President Donald Trump delivered nearly a one-hour-long address at the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday, making claims about his administration’s role in halting wars, restoring peace, and strengthening the American economy. His speech was briefly preceded by an unusual moment when he faced a teleprompter malfunction and earlier a short elevator delay while entering the hall, but the President proceeded to deliver his remarks in his characteristic style.
President Trump declared that he personally helped broker ceasefires in seven different conflicts across the globe, including de-escalation efforts between Pakistan and India. He stressed that these agreements were reached through direct talks with world leaders, without any assistance from the United Nations.
“Some of these wars had been ongoing for three decades, taking thousands of lives. No other leader or country has ever done what I achieved,” Trump asserted.
He criticized the United Nations for failing to live up to its mandate, asking, “What was the purpose of creating the United Nations? Where was the UN during the ceasefires? Not a single phone call came from them.” He called for sweeping reforms of the international body, suggesting it was not operating at its full potential.
On U.S. domestic issues, Trump claimed that under his eight months in office, inflation had declined, investments were rising, and America’s economy and borders were stronger than ever. He warned that anyone entering the United States illegally would face prison.
Turning to global challenges, Trump reiterated that Iran would “never be allowed to acquire nuclear weapons.” He threatened tariffs against Russia if it failed to make agreements, urged Europe to immediately halt energy purchases from Moscow, and criticized both India and China for continuing to buy Russian oil.
He also dismissed climate change as a “hoax,” calling carbon emission concerns “nonsense.” On Ukraine, Trump said that if he had been president earlier, the war would never have broken out, adding that his administration was working on negotiations to secure the release of hostages.
Trump further claimed credit for restoring law and order in Washington, D.C., describing it as once the “crime capital of America,” but now “one of the safest cities” after deploying troops. He also took aim at London’s mayor, alleging he was seeking to impose “Sharia law” in the British capital.
On migration and crime, Trump highlighted measures against illegal immigrant groups and drug smuggling, asserting that millions of children were trafficked into the United States during President Biden’s tenure. He said the UN was irresponsibly funding migration, and warned Europe of dangers posed by unchecked migration.
Reiterating his broader trade and energy policy, Trump stressed that tariffs would remain a defensive tool, pointing out that America had the largest reserves of oil and gas in the world.
Closing his address, Trump said he was not working for accolades but for global peace. Still, he remarked that “everyone believes I deserve the Nobel Prize” for his achievements in preventing wars. He added that he would meet the President of Brazil next week to further discuss cooperation.
The fiery address, which drew both applause and criticism, once again underscored Trump’s combative tone on international institutions, his uncompromising stance on migration and climate, and his determination to claim credit for halting wars around the globe.