Donald Trump attacks ICC and UN during speech at General Assembly

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During his address to the 81st United Nations General Assembly in New York, US President Donald Trump launched a sharp critique of the International Criminal Court (ICC) and the United Nations. He branded the ICC an 'evil' and 'out of control' institution, arguing it lacks jurisdiction over the United States and its service members. Trump urged all member nations to officially withdraw from the court to prevent what he described as 'anti-American' show trials.

Trump also criticized the UN's human rights apparatus, accusing officials of ignoring global atrocities to focus on US immigration enforcement and transgender issues, which he characterized as 'mutilation'.

On broader geopolitical issues, the President addressed the conflict in Ukraine, suggesting a peace agreement could be reached soon. He also issued a threat toward Iran, stating he would 'annihilate' the nation if no agreement is reached, a comment that prompted the Iranian delegation to walk out of the assembly. Additionally, Trump announced plans for two new American military installations in Greenland and expressed opposition to international regulations on artificial intelligence to protect American innovation.

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[○ 1 SOURCE] Trump stated that a peace agreement regarding the war in Ukraine could be reached soon. www.informateur.ci
[● 2 SOURCES] Trump threatened to 'annihilate' Iran if no agreement is reached. www.informateur.ci · www.independent.co.uk
[● 6 SOURCES] Trump called on all member states of the International Criminal Court (ICC) to withdraw from the institution. www.informateur.ci · noticiaslatam.lat · www.affaritaliani.it · www.liberoquotidiano.it · www.gbnews.com · +1 more
[● 5 SOURCES] Trump referred to the ICC as a 'group of evil people'. noticiaslatam.lat · www.affaritaliani.it · www.liberoquotidiano.it · www.gbnews.com · www.independent.co.uk
[● 6 SOURCES] Trump described the ICC as an institution that is 'out of control'. www.informateur.ci · noticiaslatam.lat · www.affaritaliani.it · www.liberoquotidiano.it · www.gbnews.com · +1 more
[○ 1 SOURCE] Trump announced plans to construct two new American military installations in Greenland. www.informateur.ci
[○ 1 SOURCE] Trump announced plans to build two new US military installations in Greenland. www.informateur.ci
[● 3 SOURCES] Trump criticized UN human rights officials for focusing on US immigration and transgender issues rather than global atrocities. www.affaritaliani.it · www.gbnews.com · www.liberoquotidiano.it