Members of the U.N. literally laughed in Trump’s face when he tried to brag about his administration
President Donald Trump is known for many things, but humility is not one of them. Whether he’s taking credit for the hard work of others or bragging about the number of viewers who watched his State of the Union Address, Trump’s over-inflated ego is no secret. So when the president made a bold claim about his administration during the United Nations General Assembly, his comment was greeted with laughter.
According to NPR, when addressing diplomats on September 25th during the annual meeting in New York, Trump began by bragging.
"In less than two years, my administration has accomplished more than almost any administration in the history of our country," he said.
It was at this point that chuckles could be heard throughout the audience.
Trump seemed slightly taken aback by the laughter, but made light of it, saying, "Didn't expect that reaction, but that's okay."
“The United States is a stronger, safer, and richer country than it was when I assumed office less than two years ago,” he continued. “We are standing up for America and the American people, and we are also standing up for the world.”
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Some Twitter users were laughing, too.
The world just laughed at @realDonaldTrump and his horse shit. Stay tuned, they might go full “Showtime at the Apollo” on him.😂 https://t.co/nQPsRnynWE
— Wanda Sykes (@iamwandasykes) September 25, 2018
World Leaders laugh at Trump during UN speech. This guy continues to embarrass us on the global stage. Please get back on the golf course before you do any more damage to our international reputation https://t.co/4NENifITLq
— Hakeem Jeffries (@RepJeffries) September 25, 2018
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Congratulations to president Trump for achieving something Obama never could – Being laughed at by the UN.
— The Volatile Mermaid (@OhNoSheTwitnt) September 25, 2018
By now, it’s not surprising that Trump would make outlandish claims about the success of his administration. Over the past two years, he’s exaggerated and lied about everything from his approval ratings to the number of jobs he’s created. And, as PolitiFact pointed out, Trump’s U.N. speech included plenty of misleading claims, like that North Korea has taken “encouraging measures” since Trump met with Kim Jong Un, and that the U.S. is the “largest giver of foreign aid.”
Trump’s pattern of boasts and lies isn’t likely to end any time soon. But based on the General Assembly’s recent reaction, it doesn’t seem like he’s fooling anyone.
