President Donald Trump sharply criticized European nations, stating "Your countries are going to hell," during engagements at the UN General Assembly on September 23rd, 2025. He further urged Ukraine to "Take back all your land... then go further." These remarks were reported by the Daily Mirror and The Telegraph, with a statement from the White House describing the President's address as "meandering." The New York Times also reported on the address, noting Trump's rebukes of global institutions and complaints about immigration, environmentalists, and windmills. During this period, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy expressed a more positive view of his conversation with President Trump, stating, "I think he understands today that we can't just swap territories" and that Trump "showed that he wants to support Ukraine to the very end." Zelenskyy also indicated that Trump's position might have changed regarding Ukraine's situation. Separately, President Trump stated that NATO countries should shoot down Russian aircraft if they enter their airspace. He also reiterated his stance on Gaza, urging the release of hostages and stating that unilaterally recognizing a Palestinian state would be a reward for Hamas' atrocities, according to the Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs. In other developments, the Trump administration has imposed a $100,000 fee on H-1B visas, a move that has caused concern among employers, students, and workers. White House Press Secretary Leavitt signaled no plans to arrest sanctuary officials unless they commit a crime. Meanwhile, Tucker Carlson issued an apology regarding perceived anti-Semitic comments made at Charlie Kirk's memorial service, stating, "I’m really sorry about all of this. It wasn't my intention to say anything about Jews and certainly not to imply that they killed Charlie." The first truckload of anti-scale riot fencing arrived near the White House on September 23rd, 2025, at approximately 8:36 PM UTC, though the reason for its deployment remains unclear. Ryan Routh was found guilty on all charges for the assassination attempt on President Trump and reportedly attempted self-harm shortly after the verdict. President Trump had previously stated that "justice was served" regarding Routh's conviction.
