A grand entrance turned awkward when Donald and Melania Trump were stranded on a stalled escalator in New York. Cameras flashed as the golden steps froze, leaving the former president and first lady momentarily stuck before walking up by foot.
Melania took the lead, calmly climbing in heels. Donald followed, appearing stoic. Social media lit up with photos, some noting her composed glance and his subtle hand gesture. “It revealed poise under pressure,” one observer remarked.
Donald Trump al llegar a la sede de la #ONU se quedó atrapado en las escaleras mecánicas junto a Melania Trump. pic.twitter.com/lKRm3bF0Sa
— Alejandro Cacho (@Cachoperiodista) September 23, 2025
UN officials later explained the mishap wasn’t mechanical failure but a safety trigger, accidentally set off by a videographer filming backwards. Technicians quickly reset the system, and the couple continued to the summit.
The day’s challenges weren’t over. During his UN address, Trump’s teleprompter failed. Turning the glitch into humor, he said, “That way, you speak more from the heart.” Laughter rippled through the audience.
From escalator trouble to speech improvisation, Trump’s UN appearance proved unforgettable. What do you think—simple mishaps, or symbolic moments under global scrutiny?
