09/24/2019

At United Nations, Trump Attacks Globalism, Urges Pressure on Iran

He delivered deliver a strong defense of nationalism

Today, President Donald Trump took center stage at the United Nations General Assembly (UN) to deliver a strong defense of nationalism while exhorting the world to act against Iran’s “bloodlust” and rising aggression.

The president called on the global leaders seated before him to join the U.S. in further isolating Tehran, pushing them to use economic sanctions to pressure Iran to give up its nuclear program and stop attacks that are rattling the Middle East.

“Not only is Iran the world’s largest state sponsor of terrorism, but Iran’s leaders are fueling the tragic wars in both Syria and Yemen,” Trump said. “All nations have a duty to act. No responsible government should subsidize Iran’s bloodlust.”

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