Trump urges Gaza ceasefire at UNGA, dismisses climate change as a scam
United Nations– Former U.S. President Donald Trump delivered a fiery and wide-ranging speech at the UN General Assembly, calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, denouncing climate change as a “scam,” and taking credit for averting global conflicts — while sharply criticizing the UN, Russia, and Western policies on migration and energy.
Ceasefire in Gaza: “We have to stop it”
Trump opened his speech with an urgent call to end the war in Gaza, where over 65,000 Palestinians have reportedly been killed in Israel’s ongoing military operations.
“We have to stop the war in Gaza immediately. We have to stop it,” Trump said. “We have to get it done. We have to negotiate peace.”
He demanded the return of Israeli hostages and dead bodies held by Hamas:
“We want all 20 back… We want actually the 38 dead bodies back too.”
Trump blamed Hamas for rejecting peace offers — a claim denied by the group, which accused Israel of obstructing ceasefire efforts. He also condemned the recent recognition of a Palestinian state by several Western countries, calling it a “reward” for Hamas’ October 7 attacks.
Climate Change: “The greatest con job ever”
Shifting focus to global climate policy, Trump reiterated his long-standing rejection of climate science, calling it:
“The greatest con job ever perpetrated on the world.”
He criticized clean energy initiatives for harming national economies and praised Germany for returning to fossil fuels and nuclear energy after what he called a failed “green experiment.”
“No more global warming, no more global cooling. All of these predictions… were made by stupid people that have cost their countries fortunes.”
His remarks came despite the UN issuing fresh warnings about rapidly accelerating ocean warming, extreme weather, and wildfires linked to climate change.
Russia-Ukraine War: “It did not turn out that way”
On the ongoing war in Ukraine, Trump said Russia’s invasion has severely backfired:
“Everyone thought Russia would win that war in three days. It was supposed to be a quick little skirmish. It did not turn out that way. It is making Russia look bad.”
He criticized Europe for continuing to purchase Russian oil and gas and accused China and India of indirectly funding Moscow’s war effort through energy imports.
Trump also claimed he was unaware until recently that NATO countries had not fully cut off trade with Russia.
India-Pakistan Conflict: “I prevented a war”
Highlighting his diplomatic efforts, Trump claimed he personally prevented wars around the globe, including one between India and Pakistan:
“In seven months, I ended seven unbendable wars. Some lasted 31 years, one 36, one 28 — Cambodia & Thailand, Kosovo & Serbia, Congo & Rwanda, Pakistan & India, Israel & Iran, Egypt & Ethiopia, Armenia & Azerbaijan.”
He did not provide specific details or evidence regarding his role in de-escalating tensions between New Delhi and Islamabad.
Harsh Criticism of the United Nations
Throughout his speech, Trump ridiculed the UN’s effectiveness:
“What is the purpose of the United Nations? They write strongly worded letters and never follow them up. Empty words don’t solve wars.”
He also mocked the UN headquarters for having “a bad escalator and a bad teleprompter,” and claimed he once offered $500 million to renovate the complex, which was rejected in favor of a costlier and poorly managed alternative.
Venezuela, Iran, and Global Migration
Turning to global security, Trump vowed to dismantle Venezuelan trafficking networks allegedly run by President Nicolás Maduro:
“We will blow you out of existence.”
On Iran, he claimed he offered cooperation in exchange for halting its nuclear program, but said Tehran refused.
He also accused the UN and International Organization for Migration (IOM) of encouraging illegal migration by providing food, shelter, and debit cards to migrants:
“Immigration is destroying countries and must be stopped.”
Trump’s Legacy: A “Golden Age” and Nobel Aspirations
Positioning himself as a global peacemaker, Trump argued that his diplomacy, not the UN’s, deserves recognition:
“It’s too bad I had to do these things instead of the United Nations.”
He portrayed the U.S. under his leadership as entering a “Golden Age,” blaming President Joe Biden for rising costs and weakened foreign policy.
Trump claimed inflation, gas prices, and mortgage rates were down — though official data shows consumer prices have recently risen at the fastest pace in seven months, contradicting some of his claims.
