Trump addressed the 81st United Nations General Assembly in New York on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, emphasizing the right of nations to control their borders. He stated that immigration policy should remain under the authority of individual sovereign states, rejecting the notion of a universal human right to illegal immigration. His remarks followed a meeting with Andy Burnham, the UK’s deputy prime minister, where they discussed diplomatic relations and the Chagos archipelago issue. Burnham expressed support for Trump’s stance, indicating the US would review the deal. Trump maintained a polite and diplomatic tone during the news conference, avoiding direct confrontation while reinforcing his administration’s position on immigration control. The UN session highlighted ongoing tensions between global governance and national sovereignty in immigration matters.