Trump Uses UN Speech to Attack Global Body as ‘Feckless and Pernicious
On September 24, 2025, former President Donald Trump returned to the United Nations General Assembly for the first time in six years, delivering a controversial speech on the UN’s 80th anniversary. He labeled the UN as a corrupt and harmful institution and urged nations to close their borders and reject international cooperation, promoting nationalist ideologies. Trump also pledged support for Ukraine, asserting it could reclaim all territories lost since Russia’s 2022 invasion, and criticized NATO allies for continuing oil imports from Russia. Separately, Jimmy Kimmel resumed his late-night show, condemning government suppression of comedians as “anti-American” after being suspended under pressure from Trump officials. His return followed widespread support from civil liberties and entertainment groups. Additional news includes a satirical bronze statue of Trump and Jeffrey Epstein on the National Mall, a racially charged incident involving FX writer Alex O’Keefe, looming U.S. government shutdown talks, and abuse allegations against Elon Musk’s father. Meanwhile, over 2 million people were evacuated in China amid deadly impacts from Super Typhoon Ragasa, and global investment in renewable energy rose by 10% in 2025 despite U.S. federal rollbacks.
