By Muhammad Mamman
US President Donald Trump launched a blistering attack on the United Nations and European allies during his return to the UN General Assembly on Tuesday, dismissing climate change as a “con job” and warning that migration was sending Western nations “to hell.”
In his nearly hour-long speech, Trump accused the UN of failing to support his peace efforts in Gaza and Ukraine, questioning the organisation’s relevance. “What is the purpose of the United Nations? It’s not even coming close to living up to its potential,” he declared.
The 79-year-old Republican criticised the UN for issuing “empty words” instead of acting on conflicts, mocked its bureaucracy, and took aim at Europe for what he called an “invasion” of migrants. “Your countries are going to hell,” he told European leaders.
On Ukraine, Trump shifted his stance dramatically, saying Kyiv could now reclaim all Russian-occupied territory with EU backing. He also urged NATO nations to shoot down Russian planes violating their airspace.
Turning to the Middle East, Trump condemned European recognition of a Palestinian state as a “reward” for Hamas, while on climate change he doubled down: “Climate change is the greatest con job ever perpetrated on the world.”
His strident remarks came as UN Secretary-General António Guterres warned that US-led aid cuts were “wreaking havoc” globally. Trump, however, suggested the world body needed new leadership to fulfil its potential.
