"until Trump deploys them in a new and jarring context. You don't have to be a globalist to regard addresses to the General Assembly of the United Nations as a relatively solemn occasion during which invited dignitaries have the opportunity to address the world, at least symbolically. At a minimum, it requires a broader perspective, and, indeed, we were told Trump would present his "vision for the world.""
"If so, Trump's "vision for the world" is mostly directed into a mirror. After some preliminary complaints about a malfunctioning teleprompter, the president treated the world's representatives to a narcissist's view of a planet that could reach the incredible heights achieved by America under his leadership, if only everyone would acknowledge his greatness and emulate his example. To be sure, Trump has devoted portions of his past speeches at the U.N. to recitations of his many claimed accomplishments."
Donald Trump delivered a 57-minute United Nations address dominated by self-praise, boasting, and personal anecdotes. He framed global issues through an America-centric mirror and urged other nations to emulate U.S. achievements under his leadership. The address recounted a narrative of national decline under "Sleepy Joe Biden" followed by dramatic recovery attributed to Trump's return. The speech included claims that a 25 million migrant "invasion" had ended, inflation had been "defeated", and Washington, D.C., was now crime-free. The tone resembled a rally, featuring teleprompter complaints, rambling recitations of accomplishments, and provocative rhetoric aimed at political opponents.
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