Former President Donald Trump gave a long speech at the United Nations (UN), criticizing the organization and its buildings.
Part of his frustration goes back nearly 20 years when he, as a real estate developer, wanted to remodel the UN headquarters in New York. The UN did not choose him for the project, and he never forgot it.
In his speech, Trump said the UN overpaid for renovations and made mistakes with its building.
He joked about a broken escalator and a teleprompter that didn’t work while he and First Lady Melania were visiting.
He even said the marble floors and walls weren’t done right and explained how he would have done them differently.
Trump’s past as a developer clearly influenced his view of the UN. He said the organization should be more efficient and help countries better, instead of just writing letters that aren’t followed up.
Quick Facts Table: Trump vs. UN
| Fact | Details |
|---|---|
| Time of Dispute | Early 2000s |
| UN Project | Remodel of headquarters in NYC |
| Trump’s Proposal | $500 million to rebuild everything |
| Complaints | Overpaid renovations, bad floors, broken escalator, poor teleprompter |
| Current Role | Critic of UN as U.S. President |
| Key Quote | “These are the two things I got from the UN: a bad escalator and a bad teleprompter.” |
Key Takeaway: Trump’s experience as a real estate developer shapes how he sees government projects, and he often mixes business concerns with political decisions.
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