President Donald Trump delivered a blunt critique of the United Nations, questioning its effectiveness in addressing global conflicts.

“The U.N. has such tremendous potential,” Trump said. “But for the most part, at least for now, all they seem to do is write a strongly worded letter, and then never follow that letter up. It’s EMPTY WORDS — and empty words do not solve war. The only thing that solves war… is ACTION.”

Trump’s comments reflect his longstanding skepticism of international organizations, particularly when it comes to issues of war, peace, and global security. While acknowledging the UN’s potential, he argued that decisive action, not symbolic statements, is what the world needs to prevent and resolve conflicts.

The remarks are expected to spark debate among world leaders, some of whom have defended the UN’s role in diplomacy while others have echoed concerns about its limited enforcement power.