Trump’s “Fiery” United Nations Speech

In a speech that commentators have said “the likes of which have never been heard by a U.S. leader in the United Nations”, President Trump did not disappoint expectations that his first appearance at the UN would be a fiery, memorable affair, and while laying out his view for a “nationalist” basis to US foreign policy, focusing on state sovereignty as the framework for the “great revival of nations” and future international relations while vowing to “always put America first”, Trump slammed “the scourge of our planet which is a group of rogue regimes” listing North Korea, Iran, Venezuela, while also taking shots at Saudi Arabia and China.

In a forceful endorsement of nationalism around the world, Trump called for a “great reawakening of nations, for the revival of their spirits, their pride, their people and their patriotism.”

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Saying that “major portions of the world are in conflict and some, in fact, are going to hell”, Trump’s most memorable comment was that the United States will be forced to “totally destroy” North Korea unless Pyongyang backs down from its nuclear challenge, mocking North Korean leader Kim Jong Un as a “rocket man” on a suicide mission, a comment which was followed by loud murmuring around the assembly.

“If it the US forced to defend itself or its allies, we will have no choice but to totally destroy North Korea. Rocket man is on a suicide mission for himself and his regime” adding that North Korea’s pursuit of nuclear weapons and ballistic missiles “threatens the entire world with unthinkable cost of human life.”

In his first, 41-minute long appearance at this annual gathering of world leaders, the president also took aim at Iran’s nuclear ambitions and regional influence, Venezuela’s collapsing democracy and the threat of Islamist extremists, while also criticizing the Cuban government.

On Iran, which he called an “economically depleted rogue state that exports violence”  Trump said the 2015 nuclear deal negotiated by Barack Obama was an embarrassment and hinted that he may not recertify the agreement when it comes up for a mid-October deadline. “I don’t think you’ve heard the last of it.”

On Venezuela, Trump said the collapsing situation there “completely unacceptable” and said the United States cannot stand by and watch. He warned the United States was considering what further actions it can take. “We cannot stand by and watch.”

Ultimately Trump reverted back to how he sees America’s role in the world order, saying the United States does not seek to impose its will on other nations and will respect other countries’ sovereignty.

“I will defend America’s interests above all else. But in fulfilling our obligations to other nations we also realize it’s in everyone’s interest to seek a future where all nations can be sovereign, prosperous and secure.”

Selected speech highlights:

• “I will always put America first just like you, the leaders of your countries, should put your countries first.”
• “We meet at a time of immense promise and great peril… It is up to us whether we will lift the world to new heights or let it fall into a valley of disrepair.”
• “The scourge of our planet is a group of rogue regimes”
• “Rocket man is on a suicide mission for himself and his regime… The U.S. is ready, willing and able to take military action, but “hopefully that won’t be necessary”
• “If it the US forced to defend itself or its allies, we will have no choice but to totally destroy North Korea”
• “It’s time for North Korea to realize that de-nuclearization is its only acceptable future”
• “it’s outrageous that nations would support North Korea and that rogue nation’s pursuit of missiles threatens the whole world”
• “Problem in Venezuela is not that socialism has been poorly implemented, but that socialism has been faithfully implemented.”
• “Major portions of the world are in conflict and some, in fact, are going to hell”
• “No nation should have to share a disproportionate share of the burden, militarily or financially”
• “If the righteous many do not confront the wicked few, then evil will triumph.”
• “The American people hope that one day soon the United Nations can be a much more accountable and effective advocate for human dignity and freedom around the world.”
• The “righteous many” must confront the “wicked few.”