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On the recordSeptember 24, 2025
What is the purpose of the United Nations? For the most part, at least for now, all they seem to do is write a really strongly worded letter and then never follow that letter up. It’s empty words, and empty words don’t solve wars.
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Donald Trump
Republican · Florida

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Trump criticized the effectiveness of the United Nations during his speech.

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