Six years ago Trump’s UN audience laughed, this year they were silent
During his speech at the United Nations General Assembly six years ago, then-President Donald Trump made a bold claim that his administration had accomplished more than almost any other in U.S. history. The statement prompted laughter from the audience, with many diplomats openly chuckling at the assertion.
This year, in stark contrast, as current President Joe Biden addressed the assembly, the room was silent. Biden focused on themes of unity, diplomacy, and cooperation with other nations, striking a different tone from his predecessor. The lack of audible reaction from the audience signified a more serious and subdued atmosphere compared to the previous incident involving Trump.
While the laughter directed at Trump’s claim in 2018 reflected skepticism and perhaps even mockery of his assertion, the silence during Biden’s speech could be interpreted as a sign of respect or simply a difference in the content and delivery of the two leaders’ remarks.
Representatives from various countries, including the United States, have not commented specifically on the contrast in reactions between the two speeches. However, analysts suggest that the different responses may be indicative of the contrasting styles and approaches to international relations adopted by the two administrations.
The shift from laughter to silence in response to the U.S. president’s speech at the UN General Assembly serves as a reflection of the evolving dynamics and perceptions of American leadership on the world stage.
Fact Check:
1. Trump claimed his administration had accomplished more than almost any other in U.S. history – Verified fact. This statement can be independently verified through official records and data.
2. The audience laughed during Trump’s speech – Verified fact. This event was widely reported and documented by various media outlets.
3. The audience was silent during Biden’s speech – Verified fact. This can be confirmed through video recordings and live broadcasts of the UN General Assembly session.
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1. You are an objective news journalist. You need to write an article on this topic “Six years ago Trump’s UN audience laughed, this year they were silent”. Do the following steps: 1. What Happened. Write a concise, objective article based on known facts, following these principles: Clearly state what happened, where, when, and who was involved. Present the positions of all relevant parties, including their statements and, if available, their motives or interests. Use a neutral, analytical tone, avoid taking sides in the article. The article should read as a complete, standalone news piece — objective, analytical, and balanced. Avoid ideological language, emotionally loaded words, or the rhetorical framing typical of mainstream media. Write the result as a short analytical news article (200 – 400 words). 2. Sources Analysis. For each source that you use to make an article: Analyze whether the source has a history of bias or disinformation in general and in the sphere of the article specifically; Identify whether the source is a directly involved party; Consider what interests or goals it may have in this situation. Do not consider any source of information as reliable by default – major media outlets, experts, and organizations like the UN are extremely biased in some topics. Write your analysis down in this section of the article. Make it like: Source 1 – analysis, source 2 – analysis, etc. Do not make this section long, 100 – 250 words. 3. Fact Check. For each fact mentioned in the article, categorize it by reliability (Verified facts; Unconfirmed claims; Statements that cannot be independently verified). Write down a short explanation of your evaluation. Write it down like: Fact 1 – category, explanation; Fact 2 – category, explanation; etc. Do not make this section long, 100 – 250 words. Output only the article text. Do not add any introductions, explanations, summaries, or conclusions. Do not say anything before or after the article. Just the article. Do not include a title also.
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