Your World Tonight Trump reversal on Ukraine, Trump at the UN, China may buy Canadian belugas, and more
Sep 23, 2025
Donald Trump is making headlines with a surprising shift in his stance on Ukraine, now fully backing their territorial integrity against Russia. At the UN, he delivered a provocative address, critiquing global leaders and touting his own policies. Meanwhile, Ontario's Marineland plans to send 30 beluga whales to China, pending government approval, raising welfare concerns. The podcast also touches on Jimmy Kimmel's return to TV and Bombardier's strategic pivot to defense, alongside an investigation into a tragic police shooting near Montreal.
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Trump's Sudden Ukraine Shift
- Donald Trump reversed earlier positions and publicly encouraged Ukraine to keep fighting and reclaim territory from Russia.
- His shift included calling Russia a "paper tiger" and urging NATO to push back forcefully in airspace incidents.
Trump Positions U.S. Over The UN
- At the UN, Trump alternated between backing leaders and lecturing institutions while positioning the U.S. as the primary global leader.
- He slammed the UN and green policies, calling climate action a "con job" and questioning the UN's effectiveness.
Choose Dialogue Over Total Rejection
- Seek dialogue even amid harsh disagreements like Antonio Guterres advocated at the UN.
- Use constructive engagement to preserve cooperation on global challenges despite differences.