Trump's Advisers Engage with Foreign Officials Amid Election Speculations

Amid election speculations, Donald Trump's advisers are meeting foreign officials at the UN General Assembly to gauge the implications of a potential Trump win on U.S. foreign policy. The former president himself is not attending but remains a central figure of interest among diplomats and leaders.

Donald Trump's advisers are actively meeting foreign officials on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly this week, as U.S. allies seek to understand the potential impact of a Trump victory in the upcoming November election on U.S. foreign policy.

Although Trump is absent from these meetings, his previous actions, such as cutting U.N. funding, make his potential return a significant topic of discussion among leaders and diplomats in New York. His advisers, including Robert O'Brien and Mike Pompeo, who organized receptions for foreign diplomats, are careful not to engage in talks that could be seen as undermining President Joe Biden's administration.

Opinion polls indicate a tight race between Vice President Kamala Harris and Trump, with some surveys showing Harris in the lead. The prospect of Trump's return has raised concerns, particularly in Central and Eastern Europe regarding his stance on U.S. aid to Ukraine, while his campaign continues to assert his unique capability to negotiate peace with Russia.

(With inputs from agencies.)