The Evolution of Trump's Relationship with the UN

Trump's relationship with the United Nations (UN) has shown complexities that challenge the notion of his outright hostility towards the organization. Initially, during his first term, he engaged with the UN on specific issues, such as collaboration at the Security Council regarding North Korea, while still criticizing its components like the UN Human Rights Council. However, his relationship soured during the COVID-19 pandemic, where he deflected blame for his administration's handling of the crisis onto the World Health Organization (WHO), signaling a potential deeper hostility toward global governance. The broader Republican Party has increasingly adopted a nationalist stance that questions America's commitment to international treaties, but Trump's actual actions reflected a more nuanced approach than a simple rejection of the UN.