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Five top takeaways from Trump's high-stakes UN speech to the world

The president predicted an Iran deal 'right after the midterms' while 50,000 US service members remain deployed in the region

By Rebecca Grant Fox News

Published September 22, 2026 3:08pm EDT

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Trump lays out vision on Iran, AI and global security in UN address

The 'Outnumbered' panel reacts to President Donald Trump's United Nations General Assembly address. They analyze statements regarding domestic economic metrics, cartel designations, artificial intelligence terminology and military strategy involving Iran and the Strait of Hormuz.

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"A lot has happened since we gathered here last year," President Donald Trump said midway through his address to the United Nations General Assembly.

No kidding. First there was the Gaza ceasefire and hostage return, then Operation Absolute Resolve that removed Nicolas Maduro from power in Venezuela, and, of course, the deployment of U.S. military and economic power to stop Iran’s "mad dash" for a nuclear weapon.

Trump has put American courage and fortitude on display by taking big risks to strengthen the U.S. position—not just for global leadership, but for America’s future. This U.N. speech had its triumphant moments. "Bully no more," Trump said as he touted the battlefield success of Operation Epic Fury. Yet Trump’s serious and formal tone was evidence that this has also been a year that has tested the optimism and tried the patience of both President Trump and the American people.

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