Trump Means business at UNGA
President of the United States, Donald Trump pulled back no punches when he debuted at UNGA for the first time after riding to power in the US Presidential elections of 2016.
Sticking to his America First Policy, Trump in his speech made it amply clear that not just America but any self respecting nation must think of its own interests first.
Lashing out at North Korea, Trump called Kim Jong UN “ Rocket Man ” who was on a suicidal mission. He threatened to finish North Korea if required.
He dubbed the international nuclear deal with Iran as an “embarrassment” hinting his administration would soon back out.
Speaking to a massive congregation of 150 delegations Trump made it plain and simple that he is willing to pursue an unpopular and unpredictable course to protect global interests.
US President Donald Trump
He went on to urge world powers to stand united to defeat murderous regimes and “loser terrorists” referring to north Korea in particular. Trump underscored – “Major portions of the world are in conflict, and some, in fact, are going to hell.”
He said the UNGA meets at a time when there is immense promise and great peril.
The 42-minute speech, was rare for an American leader at a time of widespread anxiety among U.S. allies and partners.
Kim, leader of a nation of 25 million has in the past reacted to past threats from Trump by highlighting government’s nuclear weapons program and conducting ballistic missile tests. Any escalation in tension between the two would mean millions of deaths in densely populated South Korea and Japan.
Making America Great Again
Despite his past as a strong critic of the UN, Trump extended a hand to fellow leaders and praised those who offered help in wake of hurricanes that destroyed areas of Texas, Florida and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
It was Trump’s strong criticism of authoritarian regimes that drew most reaction in the U.N. assembly hall and on Capitol Hill.
Trump’s eight months in office have been characterized by a tug-of-war between “globalists” and “nationalist” advisers on issues both domestic and international.
Trump’s strident defense of national sovereignty showed his campaign-honed policy inclinations very much intact.
Analysts say the speech showed Trump had a doctrine defined by more than tweets, with roots in conservative philosophies of former U.S. President Ronald Reagan, France’s Charles de Gaulle, and Britain’s Margaret Thatcher.
Trump shows he is big brother
Donald John Trump born June 14, 1946 is the 45th and current President of the United States, in office since January 20, 2017. Before entering politics, he was a businessman and television personality.
Trump entered the 2016 presidential race as a Republican and defeated sixteen opponents in the primaries. His political positions were termed populist, protectionist, and nationalist.
Trump won the general election on November 8, 2016, in a surprise victory against Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton.
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