BITCHUTE (PragerU) - Why Does the U.S. Give Billions to the U.N.? | The Brief 2026-10-03 12:13
Why did 40 countries just boycott the U.N.? Why does the U.N. receive billions from American taxpayers — and what does the U.S. actually get in return? In this episode of The Brief: Insights From The Inside, Shabbos Kestenbaum sits down with Ambassador Jeff Bartos, U.S. Representative for U.N. Management and Reform, following the United Nations General Assembly in New York. They discuss U.N. waste, fraud, abuse, peacekeeping reform, anti-Israel bias, the Durban conference, and why American leadership still matters on the world stage. Bartos explains why the Trump administration is pushing what he describes as historic reform at the United Nations, including budget cuts, staffing reductions, changes to peacekeeping reimbursements, and…
What actions did some delegations take during Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s speech at the United Nations General Assembly?
During Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s speech at the UNGA, some delegations chose to walk out. This occurred amidst a broader conversation regarding the U.N.'s treatment of Israel and the perceived bias within the organization's human-rights framework.
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What role did the 2001 Durban conference play in the current climate of the United Nations?
According to Ambassador Jeff Bartos, the legacy of the 2001 Durban conference helped fuel decades of anti-Israel and anti-Western ideology within the United Nations. This historical context is used to explain why some U.N. bodies have adopted a disproportionate number of resolutions condemning Israel.
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What were the primary topics of discussion between Shabbos Kestenbaum and Ambassador Jeff Bartos following the United Nations General Assembly in New York?
The discussion covered several key topics including U.N. waste, fraud, and abuse; the need for peacekeeping reform; anti-Israel bias; the legacy of the Durban conference; and the importance of American leadership on the world stage. They specifically addressed why 40 countries boycotted the U.N. and what American taxpayers receive in return for the billions of dollars provided to the organization.
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Why does Ambassador Jeff Bartos argue that the United Nations human-rights system has become "unserious," particularly regarding its treatment of Israel?
Ambassador Jeff Bartos argues the system is unserious because U.N. bodies have adopted more resolutions condemning Israel than all other countries combined. He also points to the Human Rights Council maintaining a permanent agenda item focused exclusively on Israel. Furthermore, he suggests that the legacy of the 2001 Durban conference helped fuel decades of anti-Israel and anti-Western ideology within the organization.
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What specific reforms is the Trump administration pushing regarding the management and budget of the United Nations?
The Trump administration is pursuing what Ambassador Jeff Bartos describes as historic reforms at the United Nations. These measures include implementing budget cuts, reducing staffing levels, and making changes to peacekeeping reimbursements. The goal of these reforms is to refocus the organization on its core mission of international peace and security while addressing issues of waste, fraud, and abuse.
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