Donald Trump’s latest appearance at the United Nations sparked headlines after a series of dramatic mishaps. The president described the incidents as “a real disgrace,” even suggesting they were deliberate acts of sabotage.
The trouble began when an escalator carrying Trump and First Lady Melania suddenly stopped. “If we weren’t holding the handrail, it would’ve been a disaster,” Trump said. Reports later revealed that UN staff had previously joked about shutting escalators during his arrival. White House Press Secretary Katherine Leavitt called for an immediate investigation.
Things worsened once Trump reached the podium. He claimed his teleprompter “went stone cold dark,” forcing him to speak from memory. Later, a sound glitch reportedly made it difficult for world leaders to hear him. Trump posted on Truth Social, “This wasn’t coincidence — this was triple sabotage at the UN.”
Despite the chaos, Trump turned the moment into humor. “I can only say that whoever is operating this teleprompter is in big trouble,” he joked. Still, he demanded accountability and security footage be reviewed. Was this simply bad luck — or something more intentional?
