Trump, days after Israeli settlements vote, calls UN 'sad'

Donald Trump describes the United Nations as 'so sad!' after its Security Council adopted a resolution demanding an end to Israeli settlements.

President-elect Donald Trump

US President-elect Donald Trump says he intends to dissolve his charitable foundation. (AAP) Source: AP

Donald Trump on Monday chided the United Nations as "sad," just days after the UN Security Council adopted a resolution demanding an end to Israeli settlements despite pressure by the US president-elect for a veto by Washington.

"The United Nations has such great potential but right now it is just a club for people to get together, talk and have a good time. So sad!" Trump said in a post on Twitter.

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Published 27 December 2016 9:24am
Source: Reuters


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