Trump Delivers Contested UN Speech Marked by Falsehoods

At the 2025 United Nations General Assembly, President Donald Trump delivered a nearly hour-long speech marked by numerous falsehoods and exaggerations, diverging sharply from typical diplomatic norms. Trump claimed credit for ending multiple wars, accused the UN of supporting illegal immigration, and disparaged climate change concerns, calling related experts "stupid." Fact-checkers and commentators highlighted that his assertions about inflation, energy costs, and economic recovery were inaccurate or misleading, with inflation actually running higher than during the end of the previous administration and grocery prices rising significantly. Trump's speech was also noted for his attacks on Western leaders and the UN itself, which he labeled as ineffective and accused of contributing to migration crises and geopolitical instability. Despite the gravity of the forum, his tone was bombastic and self-aggrandizing, including boasts about his leadership and economic prowess, while minimizing or dismissing global challenges. Analysts described the address as a "shambolic" mix of lies and grievances, underscoring a detachment from reality and a combative stance toward global cooperation.