Political scientist on what's at stake as Trump speaks to world leaders at UNGA

NPR | By Steve Inskeep

Published September 22, 2026 at 4:45 AM EDT

NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with political scientist Ian Bremmer of the Eurasia Group about President Trump's diplomatic stakes as he addresses the U.N. General Assembly.

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