Conservatives Welcome Trump's 'Blunt' Speech to the UN

President Donald Trump's "open" and "blunt" speech to the United Nations on Tuesday was enthusiastically welcomed by conservatives on Tuesday.

Most maintained Trump's words needed to be said and warmly applauded his speech.

"This is the international UN version of 'draining the swamp,'" Rep. Ron DeSantis, R-Fla., told Fox News. "He went in there and was extremely blunt.

"That was exactly the message that needed to be sent.

.@RepDeSantis on @POTUS's speech to the @UN General Assembly: "This is the international UN version of draining the swamp." pic.twitter.com/zOscEaolCZ

— Fox News (@FoxNews) September 19, 2017

Bret Baier, chief political anchor at Fox News, called the president's speech "strong," "bold" and "direct."

A strong speech criticizing UN members but also praising- strongest against NK. Bold on Iran-calling them out. One word to sum up- Direct https://t.co/26p3M6oc2V

— Bret Baier (@BretBaier) September 19, 2017

And former Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney welcomed Trump's challenge to UN members:

President Trump gave a strong and needed challenge to UN members to live up
to its charter and to confront global challenges.

— Mitt Romney (@MittRomney) September 19, 2017

Meanwhile former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations John Bolton tweeted:

.@realDonaldTrump’s #UNGA speech was his best yet as President. He was clear & direct in his criticisms of #NorthKorea & #Iran.

— John Bolton (@AmbJohnBolton) September 19, 2017

And others were equally enthusiastic.

Trump's UK approval ratings will go up significantly after this UN speech. pic.twitter.com/54Sr8ojhCL

— Nigel Farage (@Nigel_Farage) September 19, 2017

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