Trump questions U.N. effectiveness, calls for end to open borders in U.N. speech

President Trump addressed the United Nations General Assembly, starting with humor about a teleprompter glitch and then praising his administration as a "golden age." His speech criticized the U.N.'s effectiveness and emphasized a crackdown on immigration, warning against open borders. Amid U.S.-ally tensions over Gaza, he condemned support for a Palestinian state and called for the release of hostages. On Ukraine, Trump advocated for tariffs on Russia, contingent on European support, and suggested shooting down Russian aircraft if they violate NATO airspace. Post-speech, he met with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy and the U.N. Secretary-General, expressing both criticism and support for the U.N.