Donald Trump bragged about his presidency at the United Nations General Assembly and world leaders laughed
‘In less than two years, my administration has accomplished more than almost any administration in the history of our country,’ Trump says, prompting audible laughter
This story is published in a content partnership with POLITICO. It was originally reported by Matthew Choi on politico.com on September 25, 2018.
World leaders laughed Tuesday after US President Donald Trump said in a speech to the United Nations General Assembly that his administration had accomplished more than any other in American history.
“In less than two years, my administration has accomplished more than almost any administration in the history of our country,” Trump said near the start of a speech before the assembled world leaders, prompting audible laughter.
“It's so true,” Trump continued, before acknowledging the laughter.
“I didn't expect that reaction, but that's OK,” he said, smirking and raising his eyebrows.
It is unusual for a US president to draw unintentional laughs at a gathering of world leaders, and Trump has long complained that foreign governments are laughing at the US for what he views as weak policies on trade and other issues.