Trump touts peace settlements he has brokered in remarks to United Nations

President Trump's United Nations address contained verifiable falsehoods regarding oil, drugs, and peace efforts.

President Trump delivered a speech at the United Nations that drew immediate scrutiny over claims regarding global oil reserves, international drug trafficking, and his administration's peace initiatives. Independent fact-checkers and reporters analyzed the sweeping address and identified multiple falsehoods and exaggerations within his statements. The address touched upon several key geopolitical flashpoints and foreign policy actions currently monitored globally.

• President Trump addressed the United Nations General Assembly with a sweeping speech covering foreign policy and trade.
• Multiple fact-checking organizations reviewed the transcript and found numerous exaggerations regarding international oil reserves.
• Claims made concerning global drug trade suppression and ongoing peace efforts were also flagged as inaccurate.

Written from 2 of 3 outlets — 1 has since joined this story.

Timeline

1. Sep 22President Trump delivers a sweeping address at the United Nations, prompting immediate fact-checking.
2. Sep 23News outlets publish detailed analyses outlining the falsehoods and exaggerations found within the speech.

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Covered by 3 outlets

• The IndependentFact check: What Trump got wrong in his sweeping UN address6d ago · open ↗
• The New York TimesFact-Checking Trump’s Speech at the United Nations1w ago · open ↗
• NBC NewsTrump touts peace settlements he has brokered in remarks to United Nations1w ago · open ↗

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