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Macron: time for US and Iran to resume nuclear talks – as it happened UN summit: Macron says US and Iran must resume nuclear talks – as it happened
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We’re wrapping things up for the day, but there will still be major news updates on the site. A look back at a long day of speeches:We’re wrapping things up for the day, but there will still be major news updates on the site. A look back at a long day of speeches:
French president, Emmanuel Macron, said in light of the attacks on Saudi Arabia, the US and other countries should resume negotiations with Iran. He advocates for an end to sanctions.French president, Emmanuel Macron, said in light of the attacks on Saudi Arabia, the US and other countries should resume negotiations with Iran. He advocates for an end to sanctions.
The day began with Brazil’s far-right president, Jair Bolsonaro, delivering a combative, conspiratorial speech. At the heart of Bolsonaro’s speech – which Brazilian fact-checkers said contained nine falsehoods and five imprecise claims - was a lengthy counter-attack against domestic and international criticism.The day began with Brazil’s far-right president, Jair Bolsonaro, delivering a combative, conspiratorial speech. At the heart of Bolsonaro’s speech – which Brazilian fact-checkers said contained nine falsehoods and five imprecise claims - was a lengthy counter-attack against domestic and international criticism.
Donald Trump has used his address to the UN general assembly to deliver a nationalist manifesto, denouncing “globalism” and illegal immigration and promoting patriotism as a cure for the world’s ills.Donald Trump has used his address to the UN general assembly to deliver a nationalist manifesto, denouncing “globalism” and illegal immigration and promoting patriotism as a cure for the world’s ills.
In successive speeches, Turkey’s president Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and Nigeria’s president Muhammadu Buhari condemned Islamophobia. Erdoğan said hate speech is a disease turning into a “raging insanity.”In successive speeches, Turkey’s president Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and Nigeria’s president Muhammadu Buhari condemned Islamophobia. Erdoğan said hate speech is a disease turning into a “raging insanity.”
Macron references Trump’s speech and says he doesn’t think crises can be resolved by turning inward.Macron references Trump’s speech and says he doesn’t think crises can be resolved by turning inward.
“Contemporary capitalism is dysfunctional,” says Macron, before speaking against economic inequality, health inequality and gender inequality.“Contemporary capitalism is dysfunctional,” says Macron, before speaking against economic inequality, health inequality and gender inequality.
This then spins into a broader discussion about France’s efforts, internally and abroad, to promote gender equality.This then spins into a broader discussion about France’s efforts, internally and abroad, to promote gender equality.
He moves on to speak about how countries of different wealth are charged with responding to climate change, even when its the wealthier countries doing things that threaten the environment in less wealthy places.He moves on to speak about how countries of different wealth are charged with responding to climate change, even when its the wealthier countries doing things that threaten the environment in less wealthy places.
Macron is very energetic again, speaking about making significant changes to how the economy approaches natural resources. “I’m not saying we in France have done everything perfectly, far from it.”Macron is very energetic again, speaking about making significant changes to how the economy approaches natural resources. “I’m not saying we in France have done everything perfectly, far from it.”
Macron has moved us swiftly from the topic of courage, to Iran.Macron has moved us swiftly from the topic of courage, to Iran.
He said in light of the attacks on Saudi Arabia, the US and other countries should resume negotiations with Iran. He advocates for an end to sanctions.He said in light of the attacks on Saudi Arabia, the US and other countries should resume negotiations with Iran. He advocates for an end to sanctions.
“I am not naive at all and I don’t believe in miracles,” Macron says. “I believe it takes courage to build peace and that is why it is important for the United States, Iran and the signatories of the agreement to show this courage.”“I am not naive at all and I don’t believe in miracles,” Macron says. “I believe it takes courage to build peace and that is why it is important for the United States, Iran and the signatories of the agreement to show this courage.”
French president, Emmanuel Macron, begins by saying the world is not doing enough to fight the climate crisis.French president, Emmanuel Macron, begins by saying the world is not doing enough to fight the climate crisis.
He says he doesn’t want to be too pessimistic and knows people are fatigued of speeches, then starts speaking passionately with a lot of hand gestures to explain the great amount of knowledge and innovation available to the world today.He says he doesn’t want to be too pessimistic and knows people are fatigued of speeches, then starts speaking passionately with a lot of hand gestures to explain the great amount of knowledge and innovation available to the world today.
“We have a deep awareness of these problems of the world,” Macron says.“We have a deep awareness of these problems of the world,” Macron says.
So, what are we lacking, he asks?So, what are we lacking, he asks?
It’s courage!It’s courage!
He makes an appeal for people to have courage to build peace and to take responsibility for their actions.He makes an appeal for people to have courage to build peace and to take responsibility for their actions.
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani told reporters on Tuesday he was open to discuss small changes to the 2015 nuclear deal between Iran and six countries if the US lifted sanctions imposed on the country.Iranian President Hassan Rouhani told reporters on Tuesday he was open to discuss small changes to the 2015 nuclear deal between Iran and six countries if the US lifted sanctions imposed on the country.
Rouhani has been meeting with world leaders on the sidelines of the general assembly while tensions between the US and Iran remain high.Rouhani has been meeting with world leaders on the sidelines of the general assembly while tensions between the US and Iran remain high.
#Iran & #France presidents Rouhani & Macron met in New York. President Rouhani criticized E3 blame on Iran in a statement as "baseless accusations". pic.twitter.com/MQIryZhqS2#Iran & #France presidents Rouhani & Macron met in New York. President Rouhani criticized E3 blame on Iran in a statement as "baseless accusations". pic.twitter.com/MQIryZhqS2
This morning, Trump said in his UN address: “All nations have a duty to act. No responsible government should subsidies Iran’s blood lust, As long as Iran’s menacing behavior continues sanctions will not be lifted, they will be tightened.”This morning, Trump said in his UN address: “All nations have a duty to act. No responsible government should subsidies Iran’s blood lust, As long as Iran’s menacing behavior continues sanctions will not be lifted, they will be tightened.”
Trump exited the nuclear deal, then put sanctions on Iran. Iran has responded by scaling back its commitments under the deal, which gave Iran sanction relief if it limited the scope of its nuclear program.Trump exited the nuclear deal, then put sanctions on Iran. Iran has responded by scaling back its commitments under the deal, which gave Iran sanction relief if it limited the scope of its nuclear program.
Donald Trump’s commerce secretary, Wilbur Ross, was pictured nodding off in the audience during the president’s UN address. Video suggested he was asleep for at least 15 minutes, according to CNBC. Ross was also caught napping during Trump’s speech in Saudi Arabia in May 2017.Donald Trump’s commerce secretary, Wilbur Ross, was pictured nodding off in the audience during the president’s UN address. Video suggested he was asleep for at least 15 minutes, according to CNBC. Ross was also caught napping during Trump’s speech in Saudi Arabia in May 2017.
Wilbur Ross appears to be sleeping. #unga pic.twitter.com/VGAwtFQAhcWilbur Ross appears to be sleeping. #unga pic.twitter.com/VGAwtFQAhc
The Guardian’s world affairs editor, Julian Borger, reports from the UN headquarters in New York on Donald Trump’s, largely philosophical tract delivered in a muted monotone:The Guardian’s world affairs editor, Julian Borger, reports from the UN headquarters in New York on Donald Trump’s, largely philosophical tract delivered in a muted monotone:
In the course of his 36-minute speech, Trump repeatedly referred to “patriots”, an undefined group of citizens uniquely able to interpret national interest.In the course of his 36-minute speech, Trump repeatedly referred to “patriots”, an undefined group of citizens uniquely able to interpret national interest.
“Patriots see a nation and its destiny in ways no one else can. Liberty is only preserved, sovereignty is only secure, democracy is only sustained, greatness is only realised by the will and devotion of patriots,” the president said.“Patriots see a nation and its destiny in ways no one else can. Liberty is only preserved, sovereignty is only secure, democracy is only sustained, greatness is only realised by the will and devotion of patriots,” the president said.
The potency of the rhetoric was at odds with the softness of its delivery, which was hushed, bordering on soporific. Trump’s commerce secretary, Wilbur Ross, was pictured nodding off in the audience in the giant general assembly chamber.The potency of the rhetoric was at odds with the softness of its delivery, which was hushed, bordering on soporific. Trump’s commerce secretary, Wilbur Ross, was pictured nodding off in the audience in the giant general assembly chamber.
Donald Trump denounces 'globalism' in nationalist address to UNDonald Trump denounces 'globalism' in nationalist address to UN
Highlights from the past four speakers, three of whom devoted most of their remarks to the climate crisis.Highlights from the past four speakers, three of whom devoted most of their remarks to the climate crisis.
Ibrahim Mohamed Solih, president of the Maldives, criticized trade wars, populism, extremism and nativism, while saying they were examples of “why the world needs the United Nations more than ever.” He spoke extensively about climate change and highlighted the Maldives plan to phase out the usage of single use plastic by 2023 (his entire remarks are here).Ibrahim Mohamed Solih, president of the Maldives, criticized trade wars, populism, extremism and nativism, while saying they were examples of “why the world needs the United Nations more than ever.” He spoke extensively about climate change and highlighted the Maldives plan to phase out the usage of single use plastic by 2023 (his entire remarks are here).
For more than thirty years we have been struggling to meaningfully address the climate emergency. For thirty years, we Maldivians have been saying that this is the fight of our lifetime, because it threatens our very existence as a nation. While the scientific evidence is irrefutable, there has been an alarming lack of global action.For more than thirty years we have been struggling to meaningfully address the climate emergency. For thirty years, we Maldivians have been saying that this is the fight of our lifetime, because it threatens our very existence as a nation. While the scientific evidence is irrefutable, there has been an alarming lack of global action.
Qatar’s emir, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani, criticized countries helping prop up Libyan militias, who are fighting a government Qatar supports. “The latest military operations on the capital Tripoli have thwarted the holding of the comprehensive Libyan national conference,” al-Thani said.Qatar’s emir, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani, criticized countries helping prop up Libyan militias, who are fighting a government Qatar supports. “The latest military operations on the capital Tripoli have thwarted the holding of the comprehensive Libyan national conference,” al-Thani said.
“The strategic importance of the Gulf makes stability in that region a regional and international need,” al-Thani said. He also called on Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Egypt and Bahrain to end their blockade of Qatar.“The strategic importance of the Gulf makes stability in that region a regional and international need,” al-Thani said. He also called on Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Egypt and Bahrain to end their blockade of Qatar.
The president of the Swiss confederation, Ueli Maurer, spoke about climate change and the need for more research in development in that area. He said Switzerland has pledged to achieve climate neutrality by 2050 and described it as a “feasible target.”The president of the Swiss confederation, Ueli Maurer, spoke about climate change and the need for more research in development in that area. He said Switzerland has pledged to achieve climate neutrality by 2050 and described it as a “feasible target.”
“Switzerland, as a globally minded financial centre, can play an important role in promoting awareness of sustainable environmental management,” Maurer said.“Switzerland, as a globally minded financial centre, can play an important role in promoting awareness of sustainable environmental management,” Maurer said.
Croatia’s president, Kolinda Grabar-Kitarović, begins by saying fear gets votes and clicks, but it is upon the leaders at the UN to “address the greatest challenges of the 21st century,” together. Four hours into the general assembly, Grabar-Kitarović is the first woman to address the chamber.Croatia’s president, Kolinda Grabar-Kitarović, begins by saying fear gets votes and clicks, but it is upon the leaders at the UN to “address the greatest challenges of the 21st century,” together. Four hours into the general assembly, Grabar-Kitarović is the first woman to address the chamber.
Israel’s prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, is facing a political crisis at home and had to cancel his UNGA appearance at the last minute.Israel’s prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, is facing a political crisis at home and had to cancel his UNGA appearance at the last minute.
Netanyahu normally relishes his UN speeches, known for their theatrics and props, but he is fighting for this political life.Still, the 69-year-old right-leader clearly did not want to miss an opportunity. This year he sent a video message, focused on his arch-enemy Iran.Netanyahu normally relishes his UN speeches, known for their theatrics and props, but he is fighting for this political life.Still, the 69-year-old right-leader clearly did not want to miss an opportunity. This year he sent a video message, focused on his arch-enemy Iran.
Britain, France and Germany have said that Iran is responsible for the recent attack on Saudi Arabia. Let me say on behalf of Israel, very simply. Iran did it. A to Z. Israel will know to defend itself against this type of aggression. And we call on all members of the international community to join President Trump’s effort to increase the pressure on Iran. That’s the only way to stop Iran’s aggression.Britain, France and Germany have said that Iran is responsible for the recent attack on Saudi Arabia. Let me say on behalf of Israel, very simply. Iran did it. A to Z. Israel will know to defend itself against this type of aggression. And we call on all members of the international community to join President Trump’s effort to increase the pressure on Iran. That’s the only way to stop Iran’s aggression.
Qatar’s emir, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani, is currently at the podium – the seventh of nearly 40 scheduled speakers today.Qatar’s emir, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani, is currently at the podium – the seventh of nearly 40 scheduled speakers today.
It’s been a busy morning, here’s a quick recap:It’s been a busy morning, here’s a quick recap:
The UN general assembly kicked-off with four outspoken leaders: Brazil’s president, Jair Bolsonaro; US president, Donald Trump; Egypt’s president, Abdel Fattah Al Sisi and Turkey’s president, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan.The UN general assembly kicked-off with four outspoken leaders: Brazil’s president, Jair Bolsonaro; US president, Donald Trump; Egypt’s president, Abdel Fattah Al Sisi and Turkey’s president, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan.
Brazil’s far-right president, Bolsonaro, told delegates he had come to introduce the world “to a new Brazil”. Amid of spate of Trumpian attacks, Bolsonaro spoke about the ongoing fires in the Amazon, which he falsely described as a “virtually untouched” region.Brazil’s far-right president, Bolsonaro, told delegates he had come to introduce the world “to a new Brazil”. Amid of spate of Trumpian attacks, Bolsonaro spoke about the ongoing fires in the Amazon, which he falsely described as a “virtually untouched” region.
In an unusually monotone, droning speech, Donald Trump railed against globalism, China, Iran, immigration and Venezuela. A member of Venezuela’s delegation responded by reading a book during Trump’s speech.In an unusually monotone, droning speech, Donald Trump railed against globalism, China, Iran, immigration and Venezuela. A member of Venezuela’s delegation responded by reading a book during Trump’s speech.
In successive speeches, Turkey’s president Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and Nigeria’s president Muhammadu Buhari condemned Islamophobia. Erdoğan said hate speech is a disease turning into a “raging insanity.”In successive speeches, Turkey’s president Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and Nigeria’s president Muhammadu Buhari condemned Islamophobia. Erdoğan said hate speech is a disease turning into a “raging insanity.”
The current president of the UN general assembly is Tijjani Muhammad, of Nigeria.The current president of the UN general assembly is Tijjani Muhammad, of Nigeria.
With Nigeria’s president Muhammadu Buhari at the dais, Tijjani gets a special shout out. Lots of clapping from Nigeria’s delegation.With Nigeria’s president Muhammadu Buhari at the dais, Tijjani gets a special shout out. Lots of clapping from Nigeria’s delegation.
Muhammadu Buhari criticizes the attacks on multilateralism.Muhammadu Buhari criticizes the attacks on multilateralism.
He, like Erdoğan, highlights the threat of Islamophobia and cites the attack in Christchurch, New Zealand.He, like Erdoğan, highlights the threat of Islamophobia and cites the attack in Christchurch, New Zealand.
The chamber breaks from protocol to clap, loudly, when Buhari calls for Security Council reform.The chamber breaks from protocol to clap, loudly, when Buhari calls for Security Council reform.
The Guardian’s Latin America correspondent, Tom Phillips, watched Brazil’s far-right president Jair Bolsonaro tell delegates he had come to introduce the world “to a new Brazil”.The Guardian’s Latin America correspondent, Tom Phillips, watched Brazil’s far-right president Jair Bolsonaro tell delegates he had come to introduce the world “to a new Brazil”.
It is not one the world will much like, Phillips says:It is not one the world will much like, Phillips says:
In his 33-minute address – apparently penned by some of his most hawkish, hard-right advisers - Bolsonaro offered a snapshot of the introverted, conspiracy-obsessed and profoundly hubristic administration that now governs the world’s forth biggest democracy.In his 33-minute address – apparently penned by some of his most hawkish, hard-right advisers - Bolsonaro offered a snapshot of the introverted, conspiracy-obsessed and profoundly hubristic administration that now governs the world’s forth biggest democracy.
Some had hoped Bolsonaro might strike a more conciliatory tone as he addressed the world’s leaders at the UN for the first time. But within seconds it was clear they would be disappointed.Some had hoped Bolsonaro might strike a more conciliatory tone as he addressed the world’s leaders at the UN for the first time. But within seconds it was clear they would be disappointed.
Bolsonaro began with a Trumpian assault on the evils of socialism which, he claimed, had nearly overrun Brazil under the centre-left government of his nemesis Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.Bolsonaro began with a Trumpian assault on the evils of socialism which, he claimed, had nearly overrun Brazil under the centre-left government of his nemesis Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.
Then, he lashed out at Emmanuel Macron’s France and the “lying” mainstream media for supposedly “sensationalizing” the ongoing fires in the Amazon which he falsely described as a “virtually untouched” region.Then, he lashed out at Emmanuel Macron’s France and the “lying” mainstream media for supposedly “sensationalizing” the ongoing fires in the Amazon which he falsely described as a “virtually untouched” region.
To the delight of his hard-line Pentecostal backers, he went on to rail against the politically-correct and ungodly progressives who had “perverted biology” and “were trying to destroy innocence of our children” by infecting them with gender ideology. “Ideology has invaded the very human soul,” Bolsonaro declared.To the delight of his hard-line Pentecostal backers, he went on to rail against the politically-correct and ungodly progressives who had “perverted biology” and “were trying to destroy innocence of our children” by infecting them with gender ideology. “Ideology has invaded the very human soul,” Bolsonaro declared.
And with many looking on in perplexity, Bolsonaro wrapped up his over-long speech with his favourite quote from the Bible. “You will know the truth, and the truth will set you free,” Bolsonaro said.And with many looking on in perplexity, Bolsonaro wrapped up his over-long speech with his favourite quote from the Bible. “You will know the truth, and the truth will set you free,” Bolsonaro said.
The muted applause left no doubt that many delegates cannot wait to be free of Brazil’s leader.The muted applause left no doubt that many delegates cannot wait to be free of Brazil’s leader.
Even in their worst nightmares, I'm not sure Brazilian diplomats will have imagined a Bolsonaro #UNGA speech so arrogant, so bile-filled and so truly calamitous for Brazil's place in the world. #MeDaPenaPorBrasilEven in their worst nightmares, I'm not sure Brazilian diplomats will have imagined a Bolsonaro #UNGA speech so arrogant, so bile-filled and so truly calamitous for Brazil's place in the world. #MeDaPenaPorBrasil
Erdoğan is criticizing Israel’s treatment of Palestinians, resulting in polite clapping from the Palestinian delegation. He also has a map of Israel, showing how much of it was Palestinian territory, over time.Erdoğan is criticizing Israel’s treatment of Palestinians, resulting in polite clapping from the Palestinian delegation. He also has a map of Israel, showing how much of it was Palestinian territory, over time.
“Where are the borders of the state of Israel?” Erdoğan asks.“Where are the borders of the state of Israel?” Erdoğan asks.
Erdoğan holds up a map of Israel since 1947 showing changing population of territory under Israeli rule, alleging there were few Jews and many Palestinians on the territory prior to 1947. Where are the borders of the state of Israel, is it 1947, 1967, or is there another border. pic.twitter.com/qyn8xdhUrKErdoğan holds up a map of Israel since 1947 showing changing population of territory under Israeli rule, alleging there were few Jews and many Palestinians on the territory prior to 1947. Where are the borders of the state of Israel, is it 1947, 1967, or is there another border. pic.twitter.com/qyn8xdhUrK
This speech is a long list of Erdoğan’s geopolitical grievances and it is going on for much longer than the allotted 15 minutes.This speech is a long list of Erdoğan’s geopolitical grievances and it is going on for much longer than the allotted 15 minutes.
He’s now speaking about hate speech against Muslims and says its a disease turning into a “raging insanity.” He’s veering close to criticism of Trump - highlighting politicians who campaign on anti-Muslim and anti-immigrant sentiment - but does not name him specifically.He’s now speaking about hate speech against Muslims and says its a disease turning into a “raging insanity.” He’s veering close to criticism of Trump - highlighting politicians who campaign on anti-Muslim and anti-immigrant sentiment - but does not name him specifically.
Turkey’s president Recep Tayyip Erdoğan is up and darting between topics.Turkey’s president Recep Tayyip Erdoğan is up and darting between topics.
The international community is gradually losing its ability to respond to challenges such as poverty, Erdoğan says.The international community is gradually losing its ability to respond to challenges such as poverty, Erdoğan says.
He says it is unacceptable that half the world is wealthy and the other half is impoverished, that one half of the world can talk about technological advancements and obesity while the other half are living under the poverty line and experience starvation.He says it is unacceptable that half the world is wealthy and the other half is impoverished, that one half of the world can talk about technological advancements and obesity while the other half are living under the poverty line and experience starvation.
“The world is greater than five,” he says, referencing the five nations with nuclear weapons. He calls for either denuclearization or allowing all of the world to have access to nuclear weapons. “The inequality between nuclear states and non-nuclear states is alone enough to undermine global balances,” he says.“The world is greater than five,” he says, referencing the five nations with nuclear weapons. He calls for either denuclearization or allowing all of the world to have access to nuclear weapons. “The inequality between nuclear states and non-nuclear states is alone enough to undermine global balances,” he says.
He talks about the climate, then says Turkey has won the title of being the most generous country in terms of humanitarian aid and in housing displaced people.He talks about the climate, then says Turkey has won the title of being the most generous country in terms of humanitarian aid and in housing displaced people.
Erdoğan holds up a photo of Alan Kurdi, the three-year-old Syrian boy whose body washed ashore in Turkey in 2015 after drowning while attempting to cross the Mediterranean.Erdoğan holds up a photo of Alan Kurdi, the three-year-old Syrian boy whose body washed ashore in Turkey in 2015 after drowning while attempting to cross the Mediterranean.
Much of his remarks are focused on the 3.6 million Syrian refugees living in Turkey, as well as ongoing conflict in Turkey and how it should be addressed.Much of his remarks are focused on the 3.6 million Syrian refugees living in Turkey, as well as ongoing conflict in Turkey and how it should be addressed.
Egypt’s president Abdel Fatah al-Sisi is now at the podium, speaking about his government’s efforts to improve the economy and fight terrorism.Egypt’s president Abdel Fatah al-Sisi is now at the podium, speaking about his government’s efforts to improve the economy and fight terrorism.
He arrived in New York after at least 55 people were arrested last week in rare protests against Sisi.He arrived in New York after at least 55 people were arrested last week in rare protests against Sisi.
Sisi calls on non-Arab countries to stop intervening in conflicts in the region.Sisi calls on non-Arab countries to stop intervening in conflicts in the region.
Sisi ends his his speech making “a call for the pursuit of peace, a call for action for the benefit of humanity” and a call for sustainable development.Sisi ends his his speech making “a call for the pursuit of peace, a call for action for the benefit of humanity” and a call for sustainable development.
Well, Trump’s speech was consistent in its content, but was a big departure from the energetic, rambling speeches he usually deploys. Instead, his delivery was slow and monotone.Well, Trump’s speech was consistent in its content, but was a big departure from the energetic, rambling speeches he usually deploys. Instead, his delivery was slow and monotone.
No expert on Trump delivery style, but at UNGA he is reading a speech threatening evil regimes as per usual, but reading his words as though overdosed on mogadons. Somnambulant, sleepy, sleepy DonNo expert on Trump delivery style, but at UNGA he is reading a speech threatening evil regimes as per usual, but reading his words as though overdosed on mogadons. Somnambulant, sleepy, sleepy Don
It's been said before when he sticks to the Teleprompter but it seems like this is the first time Trump has ever read/seen his own remarks. The reading of this speech is painful.It's been said before when he sticks to the Teleprompter but it seems like this is the first time Trump has ever read/seen his own remarks. The reading of this speech is painful.
Trump is reading this speech like a sleep-deprived hostage.https://t.co/JQzpiiTr13Trump is reading this speech like a sleep-deprived hostage.https://t.co/JQzpiiTr13
In fairness, Trump is about to nod off at the podium as well. He sounds like he took five Ambien and they're really kicking in. https://t.co/8BQrcztNSzIn fairness, Trump is about to nod off at the podium as well. He sounds like he took five Ambien and they're really kicking in. https://t.co/8BQrcztNSz
I can’t stomach this. The guy suffers when he has to read from a teleprompter, not understanding what he’s saying. (Or maybe just when he has to read, period). pic.twitter.com/0bDeWqFZKtI can’t stomach this. The guy suffers when he has to read from a teleprompter, not understanding what he’s saying. (Or maybe just when he has to read, period). pic.twitter.com/0bDeWqFZKt
I’ve watched President Trump give an awful lot of speeches. I can’t remember one in which he has looked as bored as he does speaking at UNGA today.I’ve watched President Trump give an awful lot of speeches. I can’t remember one in which he has looked as bored as he does speaking at UNGA today.
And quiet flows the Don...on and on.And quiet flows the Don...on and on.
Update: the Venezuela delegate reading through Donald Trump’s speech is apparently reading a book about Simón Bolívar.Update: the Venezuela delegate reading through Donald Trump’s speech is apparently reading a book about Simón Bolívar.
Trump says “media and academic institutions” are assaulting history, traditions and values.Trump says “media and academic institutions” are assaulting history, traditions and values.
This is unexpected: “My administration is working with other nations to stop criminalizing of homosexuality. And we stand in solidarity with LGBTQ people who live in countries that punish jail or execute individuals based upon sexual orientation.”This is unexpected: “My administration is working with other nations to stop criminalizing of homosexuality. And we stand in solidarity with LGBTQ people who live in countries that punish jail or execute individuals based upon sexual orientation.”
His pivot to religious freedom, opposing women’s access to abortion and gun rights, is expected.His pivot to religious freedom, opposing women’s access to abortion and gun rights, is expected.
And now we’re on to US immigration.And now we’re on to US immigration.
Trump makes a chilling attack on what he calls “radical activists” and “groups” who he claims encourage illegal immigration and smuggling.Trump makes a chilling attack on what he calls “radical activists” and “groups” who he claims encourage illegal immigration and smuggling.
It is hard to read this as anything other than a critique of the human rights groups and immigration advocates who have been working to uphold American and global immigration protections as the Trump administration aggressively attacks legal and illegal immigration.It is hard to read this as anything other than a critique of the human rights groups and immigration advocates who have been working to uphold American and global immigration protections as the Trump administration aggressively attacks legal and illegal immigration.
“Your policies are not just,” he says. “Your policies are cruel and evil.”“Your policies are not just,” he says. “Your policies are cruel and evil.”
He says all countries have the right to close their borders and that young people should stay where they are.He says all countries have the right to close their borders and that young people should stay where they are.
This transitions to his attack on Venezuela, which a Venezuelan delegate responds to by opening book and apparently starting to read.This transitions to his attack on Venezuela, which a Venezuelan delegate responds to by opening book and apparently starting to read.
Venezuela reading a book while #Trump speaks is a real mood. #UNGA pic.twitter.com/tImbYz3XhfVenezuela reading a book while #Trump speaks is a real mood. #UNGA pic.twitter.com/tImbYz3Xhf
On China, Trump says he is fighting unfair trade policies and is working to secure a deal with China.On China, Trump says he is fighting unfair trade policies and is working to secure a deal with China.
“The United States does not seek conflict with any nation,” Trump says.“The United States does not seek conflict with any nation,” Trump says.
Which leads him into Iran.Which leads him into Iran.
“All nations have a duty to act, no countries should subsidize Iran’s bloodlust,” he says.“All nations have a duty to act, no countries should subsidize Iran’s bloodlust,” he says.
He is complaining about people in Iran chanting “death to America” and says the US won’t tolerate antisemitism in Iran.He is complaining about people in Iran chanting “death to America” and says the US won’t tolerate antisemitism in Iran.
Trump thinks Iran needs to stop threatening other countries and to “put the Iranian people first.” (Reminder: Trump threatened to destroy North Korea in his first UN address in 2017).Trump thinks Iran needs to stop threatening other countries and to “put the Iranian people first.” (Reminder: Trump threatened to destroy North Korea in his first UN address in 2017).
Ah! And now he mentions Kim Jong-Un. He says he’s told him North Korea must denuclearize.Ah! And now he mentions Kim Jong-Un. He says he’s told him North Korea must denuclearize.
America’s goal is harmony and America’s goal is not to go with these endless wars, wars that never end.America’s goal is harmony and America’s goal is not to go with these endless wars, wars that never end.