'Trump is against all candidates for the leadership of the UN, he wants new ones'
Quick Look
- The Trump administration expresses opposition to the current candidates for the UN secretary general, deeming them not aligned with Donald Trump's vision.
- It is hoped that new figures will be identified before the end of Antonio Guterres' mandate.
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Why It Matters
The mandate of the current UN Secretary General, Antonio Guterres, will come to an end at the end of December.
The Trump administration opposes the entire current list of candidates for the leadership of the UN, believing that none of the figures vying for the role of secretary general sufficiently shares Donald Trump's vision and his desire to change the organization. Politico reports this, citing some sources, according to which the administration would like new candidates. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres' mandate expires at the end of December.
Open Questions
- What specific profiles is the Trump administration looking for?
- How will the other members of the Security Council react?






