Connect with us

Published

on

Trump-UN: the American president in the spotlight with barracks-style rhetoric and a speech full of self-congratulation, attacks on Europe and criticism of the UN

Donald Trump opened his speech to the United Nations General Assembly in his usual style: megalomaniacal, arrogant and authoritarian. Between self-congratulation – ‘I ended seven wars’, ‘I was right about everything’ – and generalised attacks, the American president criticised the UN, calling it ineffective, and Europe, guilty of ‘going to ruin’ because of immigration.

Trump-UN: barracks-style rhetoric and diplomatic controversy

The speech was more of a personal indictment than a concrete proposal for international policy. Trump chastised London Mayor Sadiq Khan and indirectly accused China of “reckless” biological experiments, sparking immediate controversy. His criticism of the UN – “it should stop the invasion, not create it” – was harsh and populist, reinforcing the image of a president who is always at the centre of attention and convinced of his own infallibility.

On the climate front, Trump has branded global warming predictions as “the greatest hoax ever perpetrated on a global scale” and called on Western countries not to follow green energy policies. The message is clear: every international action must be judged by his standards, and those who do not follow them are guilty.

Today’s speech confirms Trump’s strategy: to capture the global limelight with authoritarian, controversial and self-congratulatory rhetoric, at the risk of isolating the United States in the international diplomatic arena and weakening the effectiveness of the United Nations.

THE LATEST NEWS

Anderson and Greenwood seek removal of music from Melania documentary

Filmmaker and Radiohead guitarist challenge the use of a Phantom Thread score track in an Amazon-produced film Anderson and Greenwood...
Read More
Anderson and Greenwood seek removal of music from Melania documentary

Germany rejects Macron proposal for new EU joint debt plan

Germany rejects Macron proposal for new EU joint debt plan ahead of an EU summit, citing productivity concerns and budget...
Read More
Germany rejects Macron proposal for new EU joint debt plan

FBI releases images of suspect in Nancy Guthrie disappearance case

FBI releases images of suspect in Nancy Guthrie disappearance case. Photos show a hooded person outside her Tucson home as...
Read More
FBI releases images of suspect in Nancy Guthrie disappearance case

Lindsey Vonn suffers serious leg injury in Milan-Cortina Olympics downhill

The 41-year-old American ski star underwent surgery in Treviso after a crash during the Olympic downhill event on February 8...
Read More
Lindsey Vonn suffers serious leg injury in Milan-Cortina Olympics downhill

New sentence for Narges Mohammadi after new charges in Iran

The 2023 Nobel Peace Prize winner receives additional prison time and restrictions The new sentence for Narges Mohammadi after new...
Read More
New sentence for Narges Mohammadi after new charges in Iran

Triumph of PM Takaichi’s party in Japan snap election

Exit polls point to a strong victory for the ruling coalition in the lower house vote The triumph of PM...
Read More
Triumph of PM Takaichi’s party in Japan snap election

Di Tendenza/Trending