Cuban and Iranian Delegations Exit Trump's UN Speech Amid Threats

WHO:

NY Post - President Trump delivered a speech at the United Nations General Assembly.

NBC News Politics - The delegation from Cuba walked out during Trump's speech.

WHAT:

NY Post - Trump referred to Cuba as an “absolutely failed state” and stated that the government "will fall."

NBC News Politics - The Cuban delegation exited the room as Trump made his remarks about their country.

WHERE:

NY Post - The event took place at the United Nations General Assembly.

WHEN:

NY Post - Trump's address lasted 38 minutes.

WHY:

NY Post - Trump’s comments were part of a broader critique of the Cuban government.

HOW:

NY Post - Trump delivered his speech in a confrontational manner, threatening to take down the governments of Cuba and Iran.

(UPDATED September 22, 2026 18:01 UTC)

President Trump delivered a 38-minute speech at the United Nations General Assembly, where he referred to Cuba as an "absolutely failed state" and predicted that the government "will fall." As he made these remarks, the Cuban delegation walked out in protest, highlighting the tension surrounding his confrontational critique of their government. Trump also threatened to take down the governments of both Cuba and Iran during his address.