President Donald Trump addressed the United Nations General Assembly on September 23rd, 2025, at approximately 3:37 PM UTC, criticizing the organization's actions and calling climate change "the greatest lie of all time." During his speech, Trump also stated that the UN "is funding an assault on Western countries and their borders" and that "Your countries are going to hell," according to multiple reports. This follows earlier teleprompter and escalator issues during his arrival at the UN. Trump's remarks at the UN also touched on economic policies, with Secretary Scott Bessent criticizing Senator Elizabeth Warren's economic stances and Trump's alleged support for Argentine President Javier Milei. Bessent stated that "Hedge funds that attacked Argentine assets over the past few months undoubtedly sustained large losses yesterday," while "Long-term mutual funds and pension funds that invest on behalf of working Americans benefitted." Earlier in the day, the U.S. Secret Service dismantled a significant telecom threat in the New York area prior to the General Assembly. In domestic political news, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer blasted President Trump for canceling a meeting with Congressional Democratic leaders, stating "Trump is running away from the negotiating table before he even gets there." Schumer further asserted that "Democrats are ready to work to avoid a shutdown — Trump and Republicans are holding America hostage. Donald Trump will own the shutdown." Separately, Kari Lake's deposition transcript revealed her refusal to confirm whether she lost past elections for Senate and governor. Previous reports from earlier in the day detailed President Trump's motorcade causing a brief delay for French President Emmanuel Macron's motorcade in New York City. The trial of Ryan Routh, accused of attempting to assassinate President Trump, is scheduled for closing arguments this week. The UN General Debate of the 80th Session was also attended by Syrian President Ahmad al-Shara, accompanied by Foreign Minister Asaad Al-Shabani and UN Permanent Representative Ibrahim Obabi.
