Administration of Donald J. Trump, 2026

Remarks in an Exchange With Reporters Upon Arrival at United Nations Headquarters in New York City

September 22, 2026

Q. Mr. President——

Q. Mr. President——

The President. So it's an honor to be here. I'm surprised that CNN is here covering me. You shouldn't be here. You should not——

Q. The United Nations allowed us in, sir.

The President. You should not be here covering me. You said you weren't going to cover me. You shouldn't be covering me.

[At this point, several reporters began asking questions at once.]

Q. [Inaudible]—winning the war with Iran?

But I will tell you, it is an honor to be at the United Nations, and we're making a lot of progress. Our country is doing really, really well.

Thank you very much, everybody. [Several reporters spoke at once.]

Russia/Ukraine

Q. What's your message to Putin? Mr. President, what is your message to Putin?

The President. Settle the war.

NOTE: The President spoke at approximately 9:40 a.m. A reporter referred to President Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin of Russia.

Categories: Interviews With the News Media : Exchanges with reporters, New York City. Locations: New York City.

Subjects: CNN; New York, President's visit; New York, United Nations Headquarters in New York City; News media, Presidential interviews; Russia, conflict in Ukraine; Ukraine, Russian invasion and airstrikes; United Nations, General Assembly.

DCPD Number: DCPD202600627.