Speaking before the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday, the US President delivered a sharply critical address, focusing on migration, climate policy and the perceived role of the UN itself.
The President asserted that the United Nations was enabling “uncontrolled” migration, which he claimed was damaging nations. He further alleged that the organization was facilitating an assault on Western countries and voiced frustration with what he described as insufficient support from the UN, referencing a malfunctioning teleprompter during his remarks.
His comments followed addresses from UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and the President of the General Assembly, Annalena Baerbock, as well as Brazilian President Lula da Silva, all of whom had advocated for intensified climate action. The President directly challenged the UN’s efforts to adhere to the 1.5-degree Celsius climate target, warning that Europe, in particular, was teetering on the brink of devastation due to a “green energy agenda.
He specifically pointed to Germany, characterizing the nation as having been “left very badly” regarding both immigration and energy policy. He suggested that Germany’s pursuit of green initiatives was leading the country toward economic ruin. In contrast, the President expressed approval of the current German government’s shift back toward fossil fuels and the construction of new power plants, praising the leadership.
The German government officially maintains its commitment to climate targets and was mandated by the Federal Constitutional Court in 2021 to adhere to a German CO2 budget. The effectiveness of planned measures in the energy sector, including the anticipated construction of new gas-fired power plants, remains a subject of debate among experts and environmental organizations, with concerns raised regarding their compatibility with achieving those targets.