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Trump to Cast US as 'Alternative to Authoritarianism' in UN Speech

Steve Herman

   UNITED NATIONS - U.S. President Donald Trump has long opposed globalism
   and criticized the multilateralism that is the foundation of the United
   Nations. However, as the leader of the country that hosts the world
   body, Trump is obligated to attend and speak to the U.N.'s General
   Assembly every year, which he will do for the third time on Tuesday.

   During the address, the U.S. president is to "affirm America's
   leadership" and "underscore that America is a positive alternative to
   authoritarianism," according to a senior administration official.

   During last year's address to the General Assembly, Trump drew laughter
   when he boasted that his administration "accomplished more than almost
   any administration in the history of our country."

   In a survey, former U.S. ambassadors and top-level national security
   officials from both Republican and Democratic administrations said they
   believe American influence on the world stage has declined during
   Trump's time in office while the country's adversaries have grown
   stronger.

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