U.S. President Donald Trump stated on Truth Social that the United States may now be fulfilling the role of the United Nations, claiming his administration has helped stop eight wars and conflicts since January, according to an X post by @DeItaone shared between 7:16 p.m. and 8:15 p.m. UTC on December 28, 2025. Trump criticized the UN as ineffective, including in the Russia-Ukraine war, and urged it to become more active in promoting global peace. He stated that Cambodia and Thailand agreed to immediately end renewed hostilities under a previous treaty, praising their leaders for a rapid resolution, as reported in the same X post over the past hour. In U.S. political developments during the same period, Virginia State Senator Bryce Reeves announced his withdrawal from the 2026 U.S. Senate race, citing a serious family health matter and timing realities that require his full attention at home, according to an X post by @samshirazim quoting Reeves' statement. Reeves, the most prominent Republican candidate so far, emphasized prioritizing faith and family while committing to re-election to his state Senate seat in 2027 and continuing work to protect Virginia's AAA bond rating and support military and veterans.
