Biden Gives First UN Address as President
Summary from the AllSides News Team
President Joe Biden gave his first address as president to the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday, covering a wide range of issues and pledging to replace an “era of relentless war” with one of “relentless diplomacy.” Biden focused primarily on climate change and the COVID-19 pandemic, saying, “Our shared grief is a poignant reminder that our collective future will hinge on our ability to recognize our common humanity and to act together.” Biden also addressed concerns voiced Monday by U.N. Secretary General Antonio Guterres about a “completely dysfunctional” U.S.-China relationship, saying, “We are not seeking a new Cold War or a world divided into rigid blocs.” Chinese President Xi Jinping is expected to address the U.N. on Tuesday in a pre-recorded video.
Some coverage in center- and right-rated outlets focused on “strained” U.S. relations with countries like France; Washington Examiner, for instance, said that Biden’s “own recent diplomacy missteps diluted his message.” Some coverage in center- and left-rated outlets contrasted Biden’s speech with the “America First” rhetoric of former President Donald Trump.
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