Trump to address U.N. as annual session opens

Trump to address U.N., sign Greenland deal as annual session opens - The Washington Post

Accessibility statement

Democracy Dies in Darkness

SubscribeSign in

Democracy Dies in Darkness

PoliticsDonald TrumpWhite HouseDemocracy in AmericaCourts & LawNational SecurityElections

PoliticsDonald TrumpWhite HouseDemocracy in AmericaCourts & LawNational SecurityElections

The 7 logo

The 7

LIVE

Trump to address U.N., sign Greenland deal as annual session opens

President Donald Trump is due to sign off on a new security arrangement with Denmark and Greenland, as well as meet leaders from Ukraine and Persian Gulf nations.

September 22, 2026 at 8:49 a.m. EDTToday at 8:49 a.m. EDT

*People pause for photos as they arrive at the United Nations General Assembly at U.N. headquarters in New York on Monday. (Justin Tang/The Canadian Press/AP)*

By Victoria Craw

Global leaders are in New York for the opening of the 81st United Nations General Assembly, at a time when many countries are feeling the impact of instability in the Middle East, including the U.S. war with Iran and Russia’s ongoing war in Ukraine.

Gene Park September 22, 2026

Ben Noll September 22, 2026

Victoria Craw September 22, 2026

Jamie Ross and Izin Akhabau September 22, 2026

Mohamad El Chamaa September 21, 2026

Dan Simmons September 21, 2026

Michael Birnbaum September 21, 2026

Scott Clement September 21, 2026

Mariana Alfaro September 21, 2026

Casey Parks September 21, 2026

What readers are saying

The comments express a strong anticipation of embarrassment and criticism regarding President Trump's upcoming speech at the United Nations. Many commenters predict that Trump will focus on himself, make exaggerated claims, and potentially insult other nations, leading to... Show more

This summary is AI-generated. AI can make mistakes and this summary is not a replacement for reading the comments.

NewsletterAs news breaks

Politics News Alerts

Breaking news email alerts for major political news whenever it breaks.

Company

* About The Post
* Newsroom Policies & Standards
* WP Creative Group
* Workforce Demographics
* Careers
* Media & Community Relations
* Accessibility Statement

Sections

* Trending
* Politics
* Elections
* Opinions
* U.S. News
* World
* Style
* Sports
* Business
* Climate
* Well+Being
* D.C., Md., & Va.
* Obituaries
* Weather
* Arts & Entertainment
* Recipes

Get The Post

* WP Intelligence
* Enterprise Subscriptions
* Manage Your Subscription
* Become a Subscriber
* Gift Subscriptions
* Mobile & Apps
* Newsletters & Alerts
* Washington Post Live
* Reprints & Permissions
* Post Store
* Books & E-Books
* Print Archives (Subscribers Only)
* Today’s Paper
* Public Notices
* Crosswords & Games
* Download on iOS
* Download on Android

Contact Us

* Contact the Newsroom
* Contact Customer Care
* Contact the Opinions Team
* Advertise
* Licensing & Syndication
* Request a Correction
* Send a News Tip
* Report a Vulnerability

Terms of Use

* Digital Products Terms of Sale
* Print Products Terms of Sale
* Terms of Service
* Privacy Policy
* Cookie Settings
* Submissions & Discussion Policy
* RSS Terms of Service
* Sitemap
* Ad Choices
* Your Privacy Choices

washingtonpost.com © 1996-2026 The Washington Post

* WP Intelligence
* Ask The Post AI
* WP Creative Group
* Workforce Demographics
* Careers
* Media & Community Relations
* Accessibility Statement

* Trending
* Politics
* Elections
* Opinions
* U.S. News
* World
* Style
* Sports
* Business
* Climate
* Well+Being
* D.C., Md., & Va.
* Obituaries
* Weather
* Arts & Entertainment
* Recipes

* WP Intelligence
* Enterprise Subscriptions
* Manage Your Subscription
* Become a Subscriber
* Gift Subscriptions
* Mobile & Apps
* Newsletters & Alerts
* Washington Post Live
* Reprints & Permissions
* Post Store
* Books & E-Books
* Print Archives (Subscribers Only)
* Today’s Paper
* Public Notices
* Crosswords & Games
* Download on iOS
* Download on Android

* Contact the Newsroom
* Contact Customer Care
* Contact the Opinions Team
* Advertise
* Licensing & Syndication
* Request a Correction
* Send a News Tip
* Report a Vulnerability
* Download the Washington Post App

* About The Post
* Policies & Standards
* Digital Products Terms of Sale
* Print Products Terms of Sale
* Terms of Service
* Privacy Policy
* Cookie Settings
* Submissions & Discussion Policy
* RSS Terms of Service
* Sitemap
* Ad Choices
* Your Privacy Choices

* washingtonpost.com
* © 1996-2026 The Washington Post

5.63.0

!pixel