Trump’s UN Performance: Embarrassing America and Damaging Diplomacy
President Trump’s address to the UN General Assembly was a performance of raw power, marked by brashness and unilateralism. He mocked the UN, dismissed climate change, and criticized European immigration policies, echoing his “America First” foreign policy. While his speech was met with stunned silence, his actions outside the hall, such as meetings with other leaders, may have greater significance. His address highlighted his belief in strongman leadership, a contrast to collective solutions and a vision that many Americans and the world view with concern.
John Q. Hosedrinker