President Donald Trump addressed the General Assembly in New York City, making a bold claim about the United Nations’ role in the crisis at the U.S. southern border. He asserted that the U.N. is “funding an assault on Western countries and their borders.” In his speech, Trump highlighted what he sees as a failure by the U.N., saying, “Not only is the U.N. not solving the problems it should, too often, it’s actually creating new problems for us to solve.”
He pointed to a substantial budget allocation from the U.N. intended to assist migrants, claiming that in 2024 the organization had set aside “372 million dollars in cash assistance to support an estimated 624,000 migrants journeying into the United States.” According to Trump, this influx places significant pressure on American law enforcement and overwhelms the immigration system.
“The U.N. also provided food, shelter, transportation, and debit cards to illegal aliens — can you believe that? — on the way to infiltrate our southern border,” Trump stated. He expressed confidence in the measures his administration has taken, claiming, “now we have it stopped, totally stopped.” He proposed that the reduced flow of migrants is due to the enforcement of stricter border policies.
In his critique of the Biden administration, Trump argued that prior policies had empowered dangerous entities. “Joe Biden’s policies empowered murderous gangs, human smugglers, child traffickers, drug cartels, and prisoners — prisoners from all over the world,” he remarked. This statement underscores Trump’s belief that his own administration had effectively curtailed illegal immigration, as he recalled, “Once we started detaining and deporting everyone who crossed the border, and removing illegal aliens from the United States, THEY SIMPLY STOPPED COMING.”
Trump did not shy away from addressing a grave consequence of the previous administration’s immigration approach. He highlighted the troubling statistic of over 300,000 children lost during the Biden years, victims of trafficking and exploitation. “Any system that results in the mass trafficking of children is inherently evil,” he stated, indicating his disdain for what he terms the “globalist migration agenda.” He expressed commitment to rectifying these issues, highlighting that nearly 30,000 of these children have been located and returned to their families.
The former president also took aim at climate change regulations, criticizing the U.N.’s efforts, particularly the “fake Paris Climate Accord.” He recalled withdrawing from the agreement due to its perceived unfair economic burdens on the United States. He argued that “the entire globalist concept of asking successful, industrialized nations to inflict pain on themselves” must be rejected.
Wrapping up his speech, Trump firmly reiterated his stance on immigration and global governance, insisting on the immediate rejection of policies that disrupt national security and societal stability. His words resonate deeply, particularly in the context of current debates on immigration and international cooperation. The implications of his speech draw attention to ongoing concerns about border security, international aid, and compliance with global agreements.
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