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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: Trump Claims He Can Fix UN Cash Crisis “Very Easily”
Caption: Trump Claims He Can Fix UN Cash Crisis “Very Easily”. Donald Trump claimed he could quickly resolve the United Nations’ financial crisis by pressuring member states to pay overdue contributions. Speaking to POLITICO from Florida, Trump portrayed himself as uniquely capable of forcing governments to settle unpaid dues through direct calls. The president declined to say whether the U.S. would pay the billions it owes the UN, saying instead he was unaware Washington was behind on payments. Trump compared the situation to NATO funding disputes, insisting he had previously compelled allies to increase defense spending. His comments followed reporting by The New York Times that UN officials warned of possible operational cutbacks or even closure of its New York headquarters if funds run dry. Trump rejected that scenario outright, insisting the United Nations would not leave the U.S. because of its “tremendous potential.” The remarks stood out given Trump’s “America First” record and recent withdrawals from dozens of multilateral bodies and UN-linked agencies. Despite criticizing the UN’s performance, Trump framed it as an indispensable institution that could play a larger role once he is no longer mediating global conflicts. Instructions: THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT
Keywords: Current Affairs & Politics,Donald Trump,United Nations,NATO,unpaid dues,financial crisis,POLITICO,New York Times,multilateral institutions,US foreign policy,funding disputes,America First,multilateralism
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