Waltz calls UN a 'cesspool for antisemitism' as Trump administration pushes major reforms

Fox News - WorldEN 3 min read 100% complete by Efrat LachterFebruary 15, 2026 at 03:51 PM

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U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Mike Waltz is advocating for significant reforms at the UN, prioritizing the fight against antisemitism. Waltz stated that the UN has a history of antisemitism and that the Trump administration is determined to combat it. He connects rising global antisemitism, especially after the October 7th Hamas attacks, to the need for renewed commitment within international institutions. Waltz emphasizes Holocaust remembrance, survivor testimony, and education as crucial tools in combating denial and historical revisionism. These remarks come as the Trump administration pushes for broader structural reform at the UN, including changes to development aid, humanitarian operations, and leadership, focusing on conflict prevention and peacekeeping.

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