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OPINION: Trump's U.N. speech, a stark contrast with past presidents

NPR · Sep 26, 2026, 12:00 PM UTC

President Donald Trump mused openly before the United Nations about whether he should annihilate Iran. It's a stark contrast to how his predecessors have spoken about wielding US military power.

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