President Donald Trump delivered a nearly hour-long speech to the UN General Assembly, far exceeding the typical 15-minute limit. He criticized “open borders,” claiming nations were “going to hell” and accusing asylum seekers of repaying kindness with crime. Trump called the UN’s statements “empty” and questioned the effectiveness of the organization while urging an end to the “failed experiment of open borders.”
Despite his criticism, Trump later acknowledged the UN’s potential for peace. He told Secretary-General António Guterres that the U.S. supports the UN 100% and expressed optimism about its future. On Truth Social, Trump called the speech an honor and said it effectively highlighted issues of energy and migration, which he has long emphasized.
