The speech in the UN on Tuesday did not offer any news. Trump focused on his favorite topics when he attacked immigration, work against climate change, European allies, international institutions and his predecessor Joe Biden.
He also placed great emphasis on portraying himself as both a peace broker and someone who has restored the US's position of strength in the world.
He is also turning to his own, says Dag Blanck, professor of North American Studies at Uppsala University.
His voters in the US will see a strong president who stands there and talks about how successful the US has been under his leadership.
Left the manuscript
The nearly hour-long speech far exceeded the 15 minutes that world leaders are recommended to keep to in their speeches at the General Assembly.
It is obvious that he often left the prescribed speech and started talking more spontaneously. He cannot refrain from his old domestic political issues, and from the attacks on Biden, says Dag Blanck.
It reminds a bit of the election meetings he holds at home in the US.
A difference from Trump's previous term is that he is now also more focused on taking an active role on the world stage.
His first campaign was very Maga-focused. Now it's more "make the world great again", now he plays the role of the world leader who can solve all wars.
Personal dislike
Trump's speech was perhaps most characterized by his mocking criticism of the UN.
Various forms of criticism of the world organization have long come from the US.
But this criticism is probably the worst we've heard from an American president.
Trump's dislike of the UN is not just ideological, it also has a lot to do with his own personality, believes Dag Blanck.
His attitude to all international organizations is very negative.
With his background as a businessman, he is used to deciding for himself. And if he doesn't get his way, he gets angry.
"The world has adapted"
When Trump took his unique way of speaking to the UN during his first term, he was met with ridicule.
This time, the mood in the hall was mostly quiet and expectant.
The world has adapted to him since last time, says Dag Blanck.
It is seen not least in how the European leaders treat him, how he is received by the British king with all possible pomp and circumstance. One has understood that it goes home with Donald Trump, that it's about standing in with him.
