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NEW YORK—President Donald Trump is returning to the U.N. General Assembly (UNGA) in the Big Apple on Tuesday for his first address since 2020. Here’s what to expect from his speech and key agenda items at this year’s gathering:
This year marks the 80th anniversary of the United Nations, with the gathering focused on “peace, development, and human rights.”
Trump is expected to emphasize how “globalist institutions” such as the U.N. have weakened the global order and critique its effectiveness in resolving international conflicts.
The U.N. is facing financial difficulties after Trump ordered funding cuts to multiple U.N. organizations since taking office; he is expected to defend these decisions and present his vision for the future.
Ahead of UNGA, U.S. allies, including the UK, France, Australia, and Canada, announced they would recognize a Palestinian state. Trump is expected to criticize the move, saying it rewards Hamas.
Trump is expected to reiterate his calls to end Russian oil purchases as a means to sanction the Kremlin and end the war in Ukraine.
After his speech, Trump is expected to hold bilateral meetings with U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Argentine President Javier Milei, and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.
In the evening, he is scheduled to attend a reception with more than 100 world leaders before returning to Washington.
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