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Trump in the UN: Chaos, criticism and praise for Germany's new direction!
Donald Trump criticized the UN in his September 2025 speech, discussing energy policy and migration in Europe.
Trump in the UN: Chaos, criticism and praise for Germany's new direction!
On September 23, 2025, US President Donald Trump appeared at the UN and delivered a remarkable speech that is making waves in the news this week. Above all, it was the chaotic beginning that remains in the memory: the teleprompter, the technical aid with which Trump usually delivers his speech, went on strike. This is not just a minor mishap, after all, Trump's relationship with teleprompters has been known since 2015, when he called for them to be banned because he viewed reading as fraud. [Süddeutsche] reports that the teleprompter was operated directly by the White House and that it was an ironic coincidence for those present that this technical glitch happened during his speech.
Trump used the opportunity to sharply criticize the United Nations. He claimed the organization had failed as a peacemaker and had failed to live up to its enormous potential by failing to intervene in the world's many conflicts. In his opinion, “empty words do not solve wars,” and he rejected the recognition of a state of Palestine because, in his view, it would be a “reward for Hamas.” [Zeit] and [Tagesschau] report on it.
Chaotic speech in focus
In the 60-minute speech, Trump spoke about a variety of topics, from food prices to windmills and prisons. However, it was his criticism of Europe's refugee and energy policies, particularly Germany's, that took center stage. Trump praised the new German leadership team, particularly Chancellor Friedrich Merz, and their move away from renewable energy towards fossil fuels and nuclear power. He presented this in a positive light, while at the same time criticizing the decline in German energy imports from Russia. “These are the wrong decisions,” Trump claimed, warning that not all NATO countries have stopped importing Russian energy.
He called on Europeans to immediately stop buying oil and gas from Russia and warned of "very huge tariffs" if Russia did not end the war immediately. He also commented on the situation in the Gaza Strip: Trump called for an end to the violence and the immediate release of all hostages. His statements about migration were characterized by a nevertheless negative view of European countries, which he described as "going to hell", while citing London as a warning example [Tagesschau].
Criticism and praise
Trump left some listeners with the impression of a chaotic speaker, while others, such as CDU Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul, drew positive conclusions from his speech. Wadephul praised the personal relationship between Merz and Trump and pointed out the importance of the UN General Assembly. Trump's unconventional approach appears to be mobilizing both supporters and critics. [Süddeutsche] and [Zeit] note that this speech is important not only for Trump, but also for German politics, so that the dialogue between the two countries could be redefined.
In summary, Trump's speech at the UN was not just another chapter in his political career, but a call for rethinking on many global issues. The falling reactions and the new German policy under Merz could significantly influence international relations between the USA and Germany in the coming years.