Trump launches new attack on UN, seeks to flip facts

Pars Today – U.S. President Donald Trump has once again criticized the United Nations, calling the international body ineffective.

According to Pars Today, Trump made the remarks on Sunday in a post on Truth Social, sharply targeting the UN. Referring to the war between Russia and Ukraine, he urged the organization to take a more active role in promoting global peace.

Trump also claimed that the United States is now effectively playing the UN’s role in ending conflicts. Previously, without mentioning America’s own military interventions worldwide, he had asserted that he had brought an end to eight wars and conflicts around the globe.

Although the controversial U.S. president has once again labeled the United Nations as ineffective, this claim reflects more an attempt to distort America’s role in global crises than reality. A close examination of the UN’s performance and U.S. policies shows that the organization’s shortcomings are largely due to the actions of major powers—particularly the United States—and the instrumental use of veto power, rather than any inherent weakness of the UN itself.

The United Nations was established after World War II to prevent devastating wars and provide a platform for international cooperation. Over the decades, it has successfully helped contain conflicts, deployed peacekeeping missions in crisis regions, and created frameworks for global collaboration on human rights, sustainable development, and disease control. Claiming that the UN is wholly ineffective is therefore misleading. The core problem lies in the structure of the Security Council and the veto power of its five permanent members, which has repeatedly blocked decisive action. The United States, as one of the veto holders, has used this power more than any other country to shield itself or its allies from condemnation.

In recent decades, the United States has played a prominent role in global conflict and crisis generation. The 2003 invasion of Iraq is a stark example, carried out without UN Security Council authorization and based on false claims of weapons of mass destruction. This action not only shattered regional stability but also paved the way for the rise of terrorist groups. In Afghanistan, following the 2001 occupation under the pretext of combating terrorism, the prolonged U.S. military presence perpetuated violence, instability, and the displacement of millions, rather than establishing lasting peace.

Washington’s unconditional support for Israel in the Palestinian crisis has repeatedly blocked binding UN Security Council resolutions. The U.S. has used its veto power over 80 times to prevent measures that could have reduced violence and upheld the rights of the Palestinian people. Moreover, by providing massive military aid and weaponry, Washington has effectively enabled Israel to carry out acts of genocide in Gaza and launch attacks on neighboring countries.

By accusing the United Nations of ineffectiveness, Trump is effectively trying to shift responsibility for global crises away from the U.S. While labeling the UN as “ineffective,” he and previous American administrations have repeatedly weakened the organization through unilateral policies. The U.S. withdrawal from the Human Rights Council and UNESCO during Trump’s tenure exemplifies this approach, showing that Washington prioritized imposing its own views over strengthening multilateralism. Such actions have eroded global trust in the UN and limited its ability to resolve crises.

The reality is that the United Nations cannot fully carry out its missions without the cooperation of major powers. The “ineffectiveness” Trump points to is largely the result of obstruction by the U.S. and its allies. Washington’s support for terrorist groups in the Syrian crisis, its repeated use of vetoes to shield Israel—particularly during the Gaza war—and the massive sale of arms to Saudi Arabia fueling the Yemen conflict are clear examples. These cases show that the U.S. has not only failed to resolve crises but has been a primary driver of them. Another striking example is America’s direct involvement in the 12-day war waged by Israel against Iran, a blatant violation of international law by a permanent UN Security Council member.

On the other hand, the United Nations continues to play a vital role in humanitarian and development efforts. Its programs in global vaccination, climate change mitigation, refugee assistance, and human rights protection are achievements that cannot be ignored. If the U.S. and other major powers focused on reforming the Security Council and curbing the instrumental use of veto power instead of undermining the organization, the UN could operate far more effectively. Therefore, labeling the UN as “ineffective” without acknowledging America’s role in creating crises is nothing more than political deflection.

Trump’s attack on the United Nations appears less like a fair critique and more like an attempt to hide the U.S.’s role in global wars and crises. Despite structural limitations, the UN remains one of the most important international institutions for maintaining global peace and security. True ineffectiveness occurs when major powers—especially the United States—exploit the organization for their own interests and block effective action through veto power. Therefore, rather than blaming the UN, it is America’s unilateral policies and misuse of veto power that should be held accountable for driving global crises.