Chicago – September 23, 2025
President Donald Trump delivered his first address to the United Nations General Assembly since 2020, marking a significant moment in his second term presidency. Speaking on September 23, 2025, at the UN headquarters in New York City, Trump outlined his vision for the world amid ongoing global crises, including conflicts in Gaza and Ukraine.
In his speech, the President emphasized the renewal of American strength on the global stage and criticized globalist institutions for weakening international order.
He touted his administration’s successes in resolving various conflicts and reaffirmed a more assertive “America First” approach to diplomacy. Trump also expressed skepticism about multilateralism while underscoring the potential of the UN to serve as an instrument of peace if it reforms its practices.
Trump’s address comes as divisions deepen among US allies, particularly over the recognition of a Palestinian state, a move opposed by his administration. The speech followed the traditional opening of the assembly by Brazil, with Trump positioned to set a tone of cautious nationalism and pragmatic diplomacy for his administration’s foreign policy at the UN today.
