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Fact-checking Trump’s speech at the United Nations General Assembly

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What happened

Donald Trump’s UN address was packed with claims that are misleading, false or exaggerated.

He said the US has more munitions than it could ever use, despite reports of depleting stocks.

Key facts

  • Reported by France 24 and published Wed, 23 Sep 2026 20:54:26 UTC.

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Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by France 24