On July 5, 2026, President Donald Trump shared on his Truth Social network the interview President Macky Sall had given to the American outlet Breitbart News. The American head of state posted the article's headline, "Make the UN Great Again". The gesture gives notable resonance, from Washington, to the reform message carried by the candidate for Secretary-General of the United Nations.
The exclusive interview had been given on June 21, 2026, ahead of a visit by President Macky Sall to Washington. In it, the former Senegalese head of state said of President Donald Trump: "My first message to President Trump is first to congratulate him for his action in favor of peace. He's a peace builder." A message of consideration addressed to one of the major actors on the international stage.
In the same interview, President Macky Sall endorsed the idea of a far-reaching reform of the Organization. He called for optimized management, reduced costs and a United Nations refocused on its core missions, echoing the article's headline. This position is fully consistent with the third pillar of his vision for the United Nations: streamline, simplify, optimize. The candidate sums it up in these words: "Trust is built through constancy, fairness and efficiency."
The sharing of this interview by the American President is a signal of attention. The United States is a permanent member of the Security Council, the body responsible for recommending the next Secretary-General. That the candidate's reform message is being heard at this level illustrates the reach of his approach. President Macky Sall speaks to all capitals, without exclusivity. Paris, Beijing, Athens, Riga, Washington: everywhere, he carries the same commitment to dialogue, listening and effectiveness in the service of multilateralism. This method, grounded in respect for every Member State, lies at the heart of his candidacy.
The calendar is now entering a decisive phase. The Security Council's first indicative straw polls are expected in the last week of July 2026. President Macky Sall is continuing his consultations with Member States, with the constancy that defines his approach. His conviction remains simple and clear: a more efficient Organization will be a more credible Organization, in the service of peace and development.