By — Associated Press Associated Press Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/world/watch-trump-tells-guterres-he-supports-u-n-despite-disagreements Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter WATCH: Trump tells Guterres he supports U.N. despite disagreements World Sep 23, 2025 2:54 PM EDT In a bilateral meeting Tuesday with the top U.N. official, President Donald Trump’s tone toward the United Nations shifted after his speech earlier in the day blasted the world body for issuing “empty words.” Watch the clip in our video player above. The Republican president met with U.N. Secretary General Antonio Guterres after his speech before the General Assembly. WATCH: Secretary-General Guterres warns ‘the pillars of peace and progress are buckling’ at U.N. General Assembly “Our country is behind the United Nations 100%,” Trump told Guterres. “I may disagree with it sometimes but I am so behind it because the potential for peace at this institution is great.” Find more of our 2025 U.N. General Assembly coverage WATCH LIVE: Day 1 of the 2025 United Nations General Assembly WATCH: Trump escalates criticism of UN in first General Assembly address since reelection WATCH: What to expect at this week’s U.N. General Assembly meetings WATCH: Brazil’s Lula pushes for ‘civilized relationship’ with U.S. amid tensions with Trump We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now By — Associated Press Associated Press
In a bilateral meeting Tuesday with the top U.N. official, President Donald Trump’s tone toward the United Nations shifted after his speech earlier in the day blasted the world body for issuing “empty words.” Watch the clip in our video player above. The Republican president met with U.N. Secretary General Antonio Guterres after his speech before the General Assembly. WATCH: Secretary-General Guterres warns ‘the pillars of peace and progress are buckling’ at U.N. General Assembly “Our country is behind the United Nations 100%,” Trump told Guterres. “I may disagree with it sometimes but I am so behind it because the potential for peace at this institution is great.” Find more of our 2025 U.N. General Assembly coverage WATCH LIVE: Day 1 of the 2025 United Nations General Assembly WATCH: Trump escalates criticism of UN in first General Assembly address since reelection WATCH: What to expect at this week’s U.N. General Assembly meetings WATCH: Brazil’s Lula pushes for ‘civilized relationship’ with U.S. amid tensions with Trump We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now