Trump eyes busy week of meetings as UN General Assembly gathers

U.S. President Donald Trump is set to have a busy week attending the United Nations General Assembly. During his visit, Trump will engage in a series of bilateral meetings and events with prominent political figures, including the leaders of Ukraine, the United Kingdom, and New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani. The assembly, which will see nearly 130 heads of state in New York, comes at a time when the post-World War II order is facing challenges and the UN itself is struggling to maintain relevance, despite facing criticism from Trump, who has expressed a significant lack of respect for the institution and has significantly reduced U.S. funding for many of its agencies.

On Monday afternoon, Trump is expected to arrive in New York for political events at Trump Tower that evening. On Tuesday morning, Trump will address the U.N. General Assembly, where he will highlight his administration's efforts to tackle complex global issues head-on. One of the key topics he will touch upon is the importance of preventing Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon. However, the Iran conflict looms over Trump's meetings, adding a layer of complexity to his schedule.