World leaders laugh as Trump claims his administration has accomplished more than any other in US history

World leaders laughed at President Donald Trump during his remarks at the UN General Assembly in New York on Tuesday. John Moore/Getty Images

• US President Donald Trump's speech at the UN General Assembly got off to an unusual start when world leaders and diplomats laughed at his claim that his administration has accomplished more than any other in US history.
• Responding to the laughs, Trump said, "Didn't expect that reaction, but that's OK."
• Trump has had a troubled relationship with the UN since entering the White House.
• At time he's characterized the institution as ineffectual and even unnecessary.

World leaders and diplomats laughed at President Donald Trump's speech at the United Nations General Assembly in New York on Tuesday after he claimed his administration has accomplished more than any other in US history.

"In less than two years, my administration has accomplished more than almost any administration in the history of our country," Trump said, prompting the laughter.

Responding to the laughs, Trump said, "Didn't expect that reaction, but that's OK."

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Trump often criticized former US President Barack Obama's approach to foreign affairs and claimed the world was "laughing" at the country under Obama's leadership.

In 2014 Trump tweeted: "We need a President who isn't a laughing stock to the entire World. We need a truly great leader, a genius at strategy and winning. Respect!"

But Trump's bombastic foreign policy has faced significant criticism at home and abroad, and polls have shown a that majority of Americans surveyed feel the US has lost respect worldwide under his leadership. Trump's unilateral approach to foreign affairs has marked a stark contrast from his predecessor.

Correspondingly, Trump has had a troubled relationship with the UN, an institution he's characterized as ineffectual and even unnecessary. He's drawn ire from the UN over his attacks on the press and decisions such as withdrawing from the landmark Paris climate accord, among other issues.

Trump used his speech on Tuesday to tout his administration's accomplishments, decry US adversaries like Iran, and touch on issues over which he's long expressed concern, such as global trade and mass migration.

Demerara_Guy posted:

World leaders laugh as Trump claims his administration has accomplished more than any other in US history

John Haltiwanger, 2h, 25 September, 2018, https://www.thisisinsider.com/...aughter-video-2018-9

World leaders laughed at President Donald Trump during his remarks at the UN General Assembly in New York on Tuesday. John Moore/Getty Images

"In less than two years, my administration has accomplished more than almost any administration in the history of our country," Trump said, prompting the laughter.

Responding to the laughs, Trump said, "Didn't expect that reaction, but that's OK."

Trump has definitely become a clown worth laughing at. I guess this is the first time in US history that such an incident occurred. 

First time in history a clown was voted to lead the country down a slippery slope.

The world laughs at Yuji's Mahatma.

Trump will cut off funding.  Then let we see dem laff!

Baseman posted:

Trump will cut off funding.  Then let we see dem laff!

You sound as if America is feeding the World, the Germans were having a field day as the expense of Dumb Trump. He only has one speech written  and the one at the UN is the same as his campaign's.

Why is Trump even hosting these people in his country?  They come from their sh**hole countries to eat, drink, and be merry.  Get the best secret service protection in the world.  Then make mockery out of America. And go back to their sh**hole countries and beg America for money.

Bibi Haniffa posted:

Why is Trump even hosting these people in his country?  They come from their sh**hole countries to eat, drink, and be merry.  Get the best secret service protection in the world.  Then make mockery out of America. And go back to their sh**hole countries and beg America for money.

The person making a mockery of America is your dam Idiot President.

kp posted:

Baseman posted:

Trump will cut off funding.  Then let we see dem laff!

You sound as if America is feeding the World, the Germans were having a field day as the expense of Dumb Trump. He only has one speech written  and the one at the UN is the same as his campaign's.

America is the largest fund donor of the UN.  I never said he fed the UN.

Trump wave coming to Canada, watch out!  It's rising and rising fast!

cain posted:

Bibi Haniffa posted:

Why is Trump even hosting these people in his country?  They come from their sh**hole countries to eat, drink, and be merry.  Get the best secret service protection in the world.  Then make mockery out of America. And go back to their sh**hole countries and beg America for money.

The person making a mockery of America is your dam Idiot President.

How does an idiot become a billionaire And President of the United States? I dare you to become anyone of those..

Bibi Haniffa posted:

How does an idiot become a billionaire And President of the United States? I dare you to become anyone of those..

Check the information and you will gather that he was an employee in his mother's business as his father passed-away when he was young. About 1971 he became president of the company formed by his mother.

Also of interest is to understand the relationship between him, his two sisters and brother.

The Germans weren't laughing at Trump. The Germans along the rest of the world were laughing at Trump. I bet he is plotting how he can take revenge for being humiliated in front of the whole world. America is the laughing stock of the world. Remember when Trump said that because of Obama the world is laughing at us?

I have never been more embarrassed being an American, so much so I cancelled my tour to England, France and Spain. I will need buckets of Black Pot to visit!!!

Bhai Nehru, arrange your trips to England, France and Spain soon.

Mars posted:

The world laughs at Yuji's Mahatma.

Ok Mars,

I have to roll with this one.

Baseman posted:

kp posted:

Baseman posted:

Trump will cut off funding.  Then let we see dem laff!

You sound as if America is feeding the World, the Germans were having a field day as the expense of Dumb Trump. He only has one speech written  and the one at the UN is the same as his campaign's.

America is the largest fund donor of the UN.  I never said he fed the UN.

Trump wave coming to Canada, watch out!  It's rising and rising fast!

 No Trump wave coming here. Canadians are not stupid. I got fooled by that clown but no more following a jackass.

Let him bray to the amusement of the world. 

Bray Big Orange Bray, the word loves the amusement. 

Baseman posted:

Trump will cut off funding.  Then let we see dem laff!

He should, and then watch dem govern shithole countries. Dem rednecks would be more than happy for that-imagine how much money they can get to share amongst demselves. 

yuji22 posted:

Baseman posted:

kp posted:

Baseman posted:

Trump will cut off funding.  Then let we see dem laff!

You sound as if America is feeding the World, the Germans were having a field day as the expense of Dumb Trump. He only has one speech written  and the one at the UN is the same as his campaign's.

America is the largest fund donor of the UN.  I never said he fed the UN.

Trump wave coming to Canada, watch out!  It's rising and rising fast!

 No Trump wave coming here. Canadians are not stupid. I got fooled by that clown but no more following a jackass.

Let him bray to the amusement of the world. 

Bray Big Orange Bray, the word loves the amusement. 

Banna, you are simple minded, blow with the wind.  Trudeau days are numbered.  He and his possey are jokers. Trump wave is already there.  

You are blowing smoke. Canadians are not dumb. They love the amusement from Trump. I got out of a business meeting with some friends today and 100 percent of them were having a good laugh at Trump.

I am no donkey to follow a clown. I have bigger fishes to fry.

Some people pockets are empty but they talk fat or should I say farth ? Money talks and BS walks.

Bibi Haniffa posted:

cain posted:

Bibi Haniffa posted:

Why is Trump even hosting these people in his country?  They come from their sh**hole countries to eat, drink, and be merry.  Get the best secret service protection in the world.  Then make mockery out of America. And go back to their sh**hole countries and beg America for money.

The person making a mockery of America is your dam Idiot President.

How does an idiot become a billionaire And President of the United States? I dare you to become anyone of those..

The guy is the leader of a cult, no different than Jim Jones. That deviant stated he grab women by their Pu---y is No leader or role model. Why are you infatuated by one personal wealth when it was given on a Silver Platter, he is known for not paying trades men and lawyers.

 Many American are suffering from Buyer's Remorse for voting for Trump, big surprise at the Mid Term in November, He is telling his supporters if he gets Impeached, he blames them.

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