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The U.N. Trump bid that might have been

Ahead of his last U.N. visit, U.S. President Donald Trump dusted off a favorite self-aggrandizing tale about the time he "offered to rebuild" the world body. It would not be the first time the television personality-turned-politician burnished his brand at the U.N.'s expense.

U.S. President Donald Trump addresses the U.N. General Assembly at New York in 2019
U.S. President Donald Trump addresses the U.N. General Assembly at New York in 2019 (AN/Joyce N. Boghgosian)

UNITED NATIONS (AN) — Ahead of his last U.N. visit, U.S. President Donald Trump dusted off a favorite self-aggrandizing tale about the time he "offered to rebuild" the world body's headquarters and save it a ton of money. There's just one problem: he declined the opportunity, a U.N. official said.

It would not be surprising for him to reprise the tale ahead of his next speech at the United Nations General Assembly's high-level debate that is scheduled for September 22 to 25. Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, Trump may try to make a live appearance from the U.N.'s headquarters in New York.

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