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Trump speaks at the UN and praises Mamdani

At the UN assembly, Donald Trump spoke about wars, claimed to have stopped Iran, and promoted what he called an “age of gold” for Americans. He also praised New York Mayor Mamdani and said the British politician Burnham would be a great prime minister.

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What is happening

Trump addressed the UN assembly without announcing surprises, referring to Iran as the “bully of the Middle East” and claiming credit for stopping it. After his first meeting with Burnham, he said: “He will be a great prime minister.” He also expressed esteem for Mamdani, who had given him extensive television coverage during the boycott by major networks.

Why is it on the Radar?

The remarks combined Trump’s positions on wars and Iran with comments on American prosperity and praise for political figures in Britain and New York.

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