Hate Trump all you want, but he’s right about the UN

Published October 8, 2026 7:00am ET



The recent United Nations General Assembly once again gave world leaders a stage to criticize President Donald Trump and American foreign policy.

Iran’s president attacked Trump while portraying his own country as a victim of terrorism. French President Emmanuel Macron warned of a “new age of barbarism.” Other American allies used the gathering to distance themselves from Trump’s approach to international affairs.

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