Fact-check · Sep 22, 2026 · Donald Trump
“We cut the UN budget for the first time ever, slashing it by 15% in 2026”
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What the record shows
UN General Assembly approved $3.45B budget for 2026 on Dec 30, 2025, reflecting 15% reduction in regular budget resources vs. 2025. Approximately 2,900 core positions eliminated. Budget was proposed by UN Secretary-General and adopted by all 193 member states.
Sources
- The UN budget crisis is a security crisis | Lowy Institute
- UN’s USD 3.45 Billion Budget for 2026 Reflects Deep Cuts
- UN budget info hub | ISHR
- United Nations revises 2026 regular budget proposal, pairing cost reductions with initial reform measures | UN News
- Exclusive: Inside the UN's budget showdown | Devex
- UN80 Reform: States endorse slashing of human rights budget | ISHR
From: President Trump Delivers Remarks to the United Nations General Assembly
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