Donald Trump, president of the United States, did not disappoint his fans (and critics) during his visit to the 80th Session of the UN General Assembly. In a controversial speech, he challenged the sense of the existence of the United Nations itself, called climate change "the top scam in history" and amazed everyone with abrupt support for Ukraine. But that's not all. The communicative will besides go back to an anecdote about... mobile stairs that stopped halfway, and Trump, like Trump, turned this incidental into a full geopolitic metaphor.
Donald Trump at the 80th session of the UN General Assembly
"What is the UN objective?" – Trump questions the meaning of the organization
Even at the beginning of his speech, Trump spared no bitter words at the UN. “What is the intent of the United Nations?” – asked rhetorically, indicating that he did not receive any designation from the institution for his ‘achievements’. alternatively of medals or praises, he mentioned an unfortunate incidental with mobile stairs at the United Nations office in fresh York City. “All I got from the UN is escalators that stopped halfway up the mountain” – he reported, gesticulating vigorously. He added that if it had not been for the "great form" of the first woman of Melania Trump, she would have fallen: "If the first woman were not in large shape, she would have fallen, but she is in large shape. We're both in good shape."
The incidental occurred just after the presidential couple arrived at the UN office on Tuesday morning. Moving stairs abruptly stood, forcing Trump and Melanie to climb on foot. The White home suggested that sabotage might have occurred, and spokeswoman Karolina Leavitt stated that “someone from the United Nations may have tried to make a mockery of the President.” The UN reacted quickly, explaining that the detention activated the built-in safety mechanism, possibly triggered by the Trump camera operator. "It's not sabotage, it's standard procedure" – assured the organization's press office, dementing conspiracy theories that immediately flooded social media.
Climate change? "The top scam in history" and "green scam"
Much of Trump's speech devoted to criticism of climate policy, repeating his favourite thesis. Climate change he called "the top con occupation [fraud] always perpetrated in the planet [which has always been committed in the world]" and "hoax", and renewable energy sources hailed with "food" and "green scam". "If you do not leave this green fraud, your country will fall" – warned global leaders, addressing leaders from more than 150 countries directly.
Windmills and solar panels were besides hit – according to Trump, they inhibit economical development, are ugly, costly and based on "misprophecies made by stupid people"
Climate experts did not leave those words unanswered. Prof. Chris Rapley of University College London called it “disinformation”, stressing that technological data clearly confirms the climate crisis. Trump, as in the past, ignored facts – e.g. data show that the wind and the sun drive economical growth without damaging the environment. His words sparked a wave of criticism, but besides applause among the skeptics of climate change.
“Red windmills” – Trump returns to its favourite topic
Trump again returned to his favourite climate enemy – windmills. According to him, they “bring”, “taste a fortune” and “trash the view from each golf course”. Especially the 1 in Turnberry, Scotland. He besides talked earlier about "crazy whales" and "poisoning birds" – so this time it was comparatively peaceful anyway.
Energy analysts remind that modern turbines are 20-25 years old and recycling and maintenance technologies are increasingly advanced.
But facts are 1 thing – and politics are another. Trump's words were adequate for the shares of European RES companies to fly down for a moment.
– "Trump fights windmills like Don Quixote. The difference is that Don Quixote did not have access to atomic codes” – commented with a snack 1 of the EU diplomats quoted by the BBC.
A vague position towards Ukraine? abruptly – full support!
The biggest surprise was Trump's message about Ukraine. Not long ago, he spoke of a fast end to the war by negotiating with Putin. This time: change of tone. – "Ukraine, with the aid of the European Union, is in a position to regain all Ukraine within its first borders" He said.
After gathering president Zelenski, he added: – "Putin and Russia are in large economical trouble. It is time for Ukraine to act.”
This was welcomed in Kiev – Zelenski praised Trump as “well informed” and “consistent in the message”. But the Kremlin reacted quickly: he called Trump's words "harmful" and "escalatory". The Russian Ministry of abroad Affairs stated that "they will not stay unanswered".
Is this a real turn in US politics? Perhaps. Will it translate into more equipment and ammunition? That's another thing.
Trump as always – unpredictable
Donald Trump's speech at the UN is simply a blend of: rhetorical show (moving stairs!), controversy (climate and war with windmills), attacks on global institutions and unexpected twists (Ukraine). Is that the prelude to changing US politics? The planet is holding its breath. As always with Trump – you never know what the next tweet will bring (or a post on fact Social).
Dariusz Frach, thefad.pl / An article prepared on the basis of reports from ABC News, NBC, AP, BBC, The fresh York Times, Time, The Guardian and another reliable sources. thefad.pl is not liable for political storms after reading.
