The White House has indicated that there will be no one-on-one meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese during the United Nations General Assembly in New York this week. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt announced Trump's schedule, which includes meetings with the UN Secretary-General and leaders from Ukraine, Argentina, and the European Union. Notably absent from the list is any mention of a meeting with Albanese.

Trump's itinerary also includes a multilateral meeting with leaders from Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Indonesia, Türkiye, Pakistan, Egypt, the United Arab Emirates, and Jordan. However, Albanese will have the opportunity to interact with Trump at a welcome reception for over 100 world leaders on Tuesday night.

Leavitt provided insights into Trump's upcoming address to the UN, marking his first since returning to the White House. She described it as a "major speech touting renewal of American strength," highlighting his "historic accomplishments in eight months, including the ending of seven wars and conflicts." Trump is expected to address concerns about the decline of globalist institutions and their impact on world order.

Later in the week, Trump will host Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan at the White House. The absence of a meeting with Albanese in New York suggests that Australia may have to wait for future opportunities at the APEC and ASEAN summits next month.

Regarding the recent decision by Australia, Canada, and the United Kingdom to formally recognize Palestinian statehood, Trump did not respond immediately, as he was attending a memorial for Charlie Kirk. Leavitt stated that Trump believes this recognition does not aid in releasing hostages in Gaza or resolving the conflict. "Frankly, he believes this is a reward to Hamas," she said. "So he believes these decisions are just more talk and not enough action from some of our friends and allies."

Trump is expected to express these views during his address to the General Assembly.