Exactly How Many Times Did Trump Talk About Sovereignty?
UN speech analysis shows concept appeared a staggering 21 times
U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during the UN General Assembly meeting in New York.
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The United Nations General Assembly is called a forum for debate but history shows it’s more of a soap box. Enter Donald Trump.
Occupying the second speaker spot reserved for the U.S. president, he delivered a blistering vision that put America front and center. Sprinkled throughout was the idea “to respect the interests of their own people and the rights of every other sovereign nation.”