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Reforming the UN seemed impossible — until President Trump came along

The United States led a 100-day drive to reform the United Nations, delivering notable budget cuts and staff reductions.
The UN budget was reduced by $570 million and 2,900 posts were eliminated, according to U.S. officials.
The 20-point Gaza peace plan and a Gang Suppression Force in Haiti were endorsed by the UN Security Council as part of reforms.
U.S. officials emphasized reforms must be durable and extended beyond a one-time adjustment.
Ambassadors Waltz and Bartos framed the effort as leveraging the United States’ leadership to secure consensus for reforms.
The reforms included repatriating thousands of peacekeepers and cutting peacekeeping costs.
Officials highlighted U.S. leadership in budget negotiations as essential to garner broad support.
The campaign tied UN reforms to improving efficiency, focus, and accountability within the organization.
The article frames reform as a long-term effort, with ongoing changes planned over the next year.
The analysis credits President Trump with creating a window of opportunity for UN reform.

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