Trump slams UN for ‘creating new problems,’ questions its role in fiery UNGA speech

President Trump slammed the United Nations for "creating new problems" for the U.S. and member nations, while also offering “the hand of American leadership and friendship" to all body countries.

The president, during his first address of his second administration to the United Nations General Assembly, highlighted renewed American strength, while slamming the international body. (Jeenah Moon/Getty Images:Jose Luis Magana/AP)

The president said the U.N. is "funding an assault on Western countries and their borders."

"The U.N. is supporting people that are illegally coming into the United States, and we have to get them out," Trump said. "The U.N. also provided food, shelter, transportation and debit cards to illegal aliens."

He added: "The UN is supposed to stop invasions — not create them and not finance them."

Trump said illegal immigrants are also "pouring into Europe."

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"It is not sustainable and because they choose to be politically correct, they are doing absolutely nothing about it," Trump said, later adding: "Your countries are going to hell. In America, we’ve taken bold action to swiftly shut down uncontrolled migration."

"Once we started detaining and deporting everyone who crossed the border and removing illegal aliens from the United States they simply stop coming they're not coming anymore," Trump said, while thanking El Salvador for "receiving and jailing criminals" that entered the United States.

During his address, the president highlighted his successful efforts to negotiate peace around the world—specifically, Armenia and Azerbaijan; Thailand and Cambodia; Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo; among others.

"I ended seven wars, and in all cases they were raging with countless, thousands of people being killed," he said. "This includes Cambodia India, and Thailand, Kosovo and Serbia, the Congo and Rwanda, a vicious violent war that was Pakistan and India, Israel and Iran, Egypt and Ethiopia, and Armenia and Azerbaijan."

He added: "No President or Prime Minister, and for that matter, no other country has ever done anything close to that. And I did it in just seven months. It's never happened before. There's never been anything like that."

The president then took another swipe at the U.N.

"I'm very honored to have done it. It's too bad that I had to do these things instead of the United Nations doing them. And sadly in all cases the United Nations did not even try to help in any of them," Trump continued. "I ended seven wars, dealt with the leaders of each and every one of these countries, and never even received a phone call from the United Nations offering to help in finalizing the deal."

RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA - MAY 13: U.S. President Donald Trump meets with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman during a "coffee ceremony" at the Saudi Royal Court on May 13, 2025, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Trump begins a multi-nation tour of the Gulf region focused on expanding economic ties and reinforcing security cooperation with key U.S. allies.  (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images) (Getty Images)

"Just as I did in my first term, I've made containing these threats a top priority starting with the nation of Iran. My position is very simple: the world's number one sponsor of terror can never be allowed to possess the most dangerous weapon," Trump said. "That's why shortly after taking office I sent the so-called Supreme Leader a letter making a generous offer — I extended a pledge of full cooperation in exchange for a suspension of Iran's nuclear program."

Trump added: "The regime's answer was to continue their constant threats to their neighbors and U.S. interest throughout the region and some great countries that are right nearby."

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But Trump touted his decisiveness, and said: "Today, many of Iran's former military commanders, In fact, I can say almost all of them are no longer with us. They’re dead."

The president highlighted his Operation Midnight Hammer, which marked the largest B-2 operational strike in history and represented the United States’ move to deliver a decisive blow against Iran’s nuclear program back in June.

The president said that he then "immediately brokered an end to the 12-day war, as it's called, between Israel and Iran with both sides agreeing to fight, fight no longer."

Trump at Al Udeid ar base in Qatar in May  (Getty Images )

"As everyone knows, I have also been deeply engaged in seeking a ceasefire in Gaza. We have to get that done— have to get it done," Trump said. "Unfortunately, Hamas has repeatedly rejected reasonable offers to make peace. We can't forget October 7th, can we?"

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"Now, as if to encourage continued conflict, some of this body is seeking to unilaterally recognize a Palestinian state," Trump continued. "The rewards would be too great for Hamas terrorists for their atrocities, this would be a reward for these horrible atrocities including October 7th, even while they refuse to release the hostages or accept the ceasefire."

Trump demanded that nations not give in to Hamas.

"Instead of giving in to Hamas's ransom demands, those who want peace should be united with one message: Release the hostages now," Trump said. "Just release the hostages now. We have to get it done."

This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.

Brooke Singman is a political correspondent and reporter for Fox News Digital, Fox News Channel and FOX Business.

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