The US President opened his speech by getting what he sees as the obvious out of the way.
That the United States is the strongest country in the world.
"America is back," he declared, with the greatest economy and military.
The country is in its golden age, he said, as he promised he would bring about during his inauguration speech.
But his usual talking points were swallowed up by most of his speech being focused on what is probably the most watched and analysed part of his appearance at the UN - what is he going to do next when it comes to Iran?
At the UNGA podium was Donald Trump, the peacemaker and warmaker.
The Taoiseach, speaking to reporters afterward, also said both were seen during the speech.
To much applause, Donald Trump said that Iran can never have a nuclear weapon and repeated his view that the Americans have beaten the Iranians.
His tough talk peaked when he told the audience of presidents, prime ministers and high-level diplomats that he had a big decision to make.
Was he going to strike a deal with Iran and help it thrive, becoming one of the strongest countries in the Middle East?
Or was he going to "annihilate the Islamic Republic" and "drive them to hell"?
Mr Trump has long used strong language in his UN addresses over the last decade.
US will make Iran deal after midterms, says Trump
However, the whole idea of the UN is about maintaining international peace, and here was the President of the United States threatening to wipe out an entire nation.
Fear not though, then came Donald Trump the peacemaker, as he touted settling eight wars and said that the conclusion of the Iran war was on the horizon.
According to Mr Trump, a deal is within reach with Iran, which has a small delegation in New York for the General Assembly.
He said he believes that a deal will be made after the midterm elections, because the Iranians believe that his power would be affected by the outcome of these elections for Congress.
Although Mr Trump has told American voters to treat the midterm elections as if he is on the ballot, he told the gathering that "he's not running".
That was his signal to the Iranians that the situation is the same now as it will be after the midterms. Election polling in the US would suggest something different.
Donald Trump was right when he said that the important discussions take place on the sidelines of the UNGA, citing the Gaza peace plan that was finalised during last year's session.
With the UN established on the basis of peace, anyone would be forgiven for thinking about the possibilities here, when there is so much instability.
There are possibilities for dialogue and for breaking deadlocks when you have some of the most powerful people in the same building.
Already, we’ve seen pictures of talks... the Ukrainian President and the French President meeting early this morning, and the British Prime Minister and the Spanish Prime Minister taking a stroll through Central Park.
It’s what, if anything, comes from those meetings that’s important. And Donald Trump knows that.
He is due to meet with Gulf leaders shortly, and everyone is watching to see if he, or someone else from the Trump administration, is going to meet any of the Iranian delegation that is here at the UN.
And if that happens, who will show up?
Donald Trump the peacemaker?
Or the warmaker?
