President Donald Trump will deliver a “major speech” at the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday, the White House announced, as world leaders gather in New York for the body’s 80th session.
Press secretary Karoline Leavitt said Trump’s remarks will highlight the “renewal of American strength around the world” and criticize “globalist institutions” that he argues have weakened the international order. She added that the president will present a “straightforward and constructive vision for the world.” It will be Trump’s first address to the annual gathering since returning to office.
Following his speech, Trump is scheduled to hold bilateral meetings with U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres, as well as the leaders of Ukraine, Argentina, and the European Union. He will also join a multilateral session with officials from Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Indonesia, Turkey, Pakistan, Egypt, the UAE, and Jordan.
The wars in Gaza and Ukraine are expected to dominate this year’s session. Momentum is growing among U.S. allies for formal recognition of a Palestinian state, as concerns mount over Israel’s offensive in Gaza and a worsening hunger crisis.
On Monday, French President Emmanuel Macron told the assembly that France would now recognize Palestine. “The time for peace has come,” Macron declared.
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, who was barred from attending in person after the Trump administration revoked his U.S. visa last month, addressed the gathering virtually. He urged Hamas to disarm, condemned the killings of October 7, 2023, and expressed readiness to work with Trump on a peace plan, calling for a “permanent ceasefire.”
























