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In a fiery and controversial address at the 2026 UN General Assembly, President Donald J. Trump rejected the foundational principles of the United Nations, embraced authoritarian rhetoric, and threatened military action against Iran and Cuba, while promoting a white nationalist worldview.
In a fiery and controversial address at the 2026 UN General Assembly, President Donald J. Trump rejected the foundational principles of the United Nations, embraced authoritarian rhetoric, and threatened military action against Iran and Cuba, while promoting a white nationalist worldview.
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Antonio GuterresHeather Cox RichardsonDelcy RodriguezMarco RubioStephen MillerJ.D. Vance
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