21 rumors involving the United Nations we've examined

U.S. President Donald Trump's September 2026 speech in front of the United Nations General Assembly included threats toward Iran and Cuba, as well as an announcement about establishing a "large military presence" in Greenland. Trump's administration has often been at odds with the United Nations — which has a stated purpose of international peace, cooperation and security — due to the White House's "America First" policies. However, the United Nations' powers are limited, and its member states are often in diplomatic or military conflicts with one another. As such, Snopes frequently debunks rumors about the U.N.'s supposed actions against Trump. Here are 21 rumors we've looked into involving the international body: Sources Arkam, Susan M. . "The Failures of the UN in the Israel-Palestine Conflict." OpenGlobalRights, https://www.openglobalrights.org/failures-un-israel-palestine-conflict/. Accessed 8 Sep. 2025.United Nations. "United Nations Charter (Full Text)." United Nations, https://www.un.org/en/about-us/un-charter/full-text. Accessed 8 Sep. 2025.United States - General Debate, 81st Session | UN Web TV. 22 Sept. 2026, https://webtv.un.org/en/asset/k17/k17vgtoa6m."Withdrawing the United States from and Ending Funding to Certain United Nations Organizations and Reviewing United States Support to All International Organizations." The White House, 5 Feb. 2025, https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/2025/02/withdrawing-the-united-states-from-and-ending-funding-to-certain-united-nations-organizations-and-reviewing-united-states-support-to-all-international-organizations/. By Rae Deng Rae Deng specializes in government/politics and is based in Tacoma, Wash. Article Tags