US President Donald Trump stated he believes a deal with Iran can be reached after the midterm elections, following a three-hour meeting between US officials and Iranian representatives. He noted that another round of talks is scheduled soon, expressing confidence that an agreement is achievable and that Iran is showing strong momentum toward a deal. Trump added that he thinks Iran will do some good things, while also mentioning the possibility of having to destroy Mount Sahlan.
During his address at the United Nations General Assembly, Trump touched on a range of international issues, including the Russia-Ukraine conflict, as well as matters related to Cuba, Greenland, and Mexico. He used the platform to highlight his administration's achievements, claiming that the US economy, energy sector, and investment levels are at an "unprecedented" high. He also touted his role in forging peace and noted that US military spending exceeds that of any previous period.
In a significant diplomatic move, Trump, alongside Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen and Greenland's Premier Múte B. Egede, formally signed the Greenland Security Agreement. The signing involved nine copies in total, with each party receiving versions in Greenlandic, Danish, and English.
According to the Washington Post, citing three informed sources, US Vice President JD Vance and other administration officials are planning to announce on Tuesday the removal of hundreds of thousands of enrollees from the Affordable Care Act (ACA) coverage. The move is justified on the grounds that these individuals allegedly joined the government health program through fraudulent means.
The New York Times reports that San Francisco City Attorney David Chiu filed a lawsuit on September 21 in state court against Trump Media. The suit seeks to halt Truth Social's premium service, which charges up to $100,000 per month to give subscribers early access to posts from accounts like the president's, by a fraction of a second. Chiu argues that this service could allow wealthy traders to manipulate markets while excluding ordinary investors.
In a fiery social media post, Trump launched attacks on media outlets, calling out CNN's "third-rate" reporter Kaitlan Collins as a "disagreeable person" and referring to CNN and MSDNC—apparently a jab at MSNBC—stating that they are all "sick, disloyal, and mentally unstable."
Trump also held a 30-minute meeting with South Korean President Lee Jae-myung, according to the South Korean presidential office. The two leaders welcomed significant progress in discussions on strategic investment projects and reaffirmed their commitment to deepening cooperation in areas such as nuclear submarines, spent fuel reprocessing, shipbuilding collaboration, and the transfer of wartime operational control.
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky, in an interview with the Wall Street Journal on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly, said he has requested a "winter military aid package" from Trump, including Patriot missile defense systems and other technology. Zelensky also expressed expectation that the US would push for an agreement to halt strikes on energy infrastructure.
Saudi Arabia's Foreign Ministry announced that its foreign minister participated in a meeting in New York at Trump's invitation. The discussions focused on challenges related to security and freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz and the Bab el-Mandeb Strait.
Polish President Andrzej Duda expressed hope that the US would finalize plans for a permanent military base in Poland, stating that if realized, the base would be named "Fort Trump."
Finally, Trump said he has urged his officials to approve a ban on diesel exports, citing surging diesel prices driven by pressures from the conflicts in Iran and Ukraine.
This article provides a comprehensive look at President Trump's activities over the past 24 hours, covering diplomatic engagements, policy announcements, and public statements.