New York, NY — Donald Trump, the 45th President of the United States, has publicly accused several incidents during his appearance at the UN General Assembly of being a coordinated “triple sabotage.” In a post shared on his Truth Social platform, Trump alleged that three separate malfunctions were deliberate attempts to disrupt his appearance at the international event.
What Happened
Trump’s accusations began with an incident involving an escalator malfunction, where he claimed that as he was traveling up with First Lady Melania Trump, the escalator malfunctioned. He also cited a teleprompter failure and alleged that world leaders couldn’t hear his speech due to these technical issues. In his post, Trump described the events as “not one, not two, but three very sinister events” and called them “triple sabotage.”
Trump demanded that the United Nations (UN) preserve security camera footage of the incidents and said that the Secret Service was involved in investigating the escalator malfunction.
Response from UN Officials
In response to Trump’s accusations, UN spokesperson Stephane Dujarric provided clarification on the escalator incident. He explained that a safety mechanism in the escalator had been triggered due to the central processing unit stopping after a malfunction in the comb step at the top of the escalator. Dujarric added that Trump’s videographer, who was filming Trump’s arrival, may have inadvertently triggered the safety function while traveling backward up the escalator to capture the moment.
Regarding the teleprompter, Dujarric stated that the equipment was operated by the White House rather than the UN, which suggests the issue lay with the equipment’s operation rather than the venue itself.
Who Was Involved
The incident unfolded during Trump’s highly publicized appearance at the UN General Assembly in New York. Alongside Trump, First Lady Melania Trump was also present, and the two were accompanied by Trump’s videographer. The malfunctioning escalator and teleprompter became focal points of the former president’s complaints.
Public Reactions and Official Statements
Trump’s claim of a “triple sabotage” has sparked varied reactions from both his supporters and critics. Many of his supporters view the incidents as part of a broader conspiracy to undermine his public appearances, while his critics have pointed out that technical issues, including escalator malfunctions, are not uncommon.
Meanwhile, the UN’s official statements aim to clarify the technical problems that arose, focusing on the malfunction of the escalator and the operational responsibilities for the teleprompter.
What Happens Next
Despite the explanations from the UN, Trump’s accusations have fueled further controversy. It remains to be seen whether an investigation will be launched into the incidents or whether the matter will be settled as a series of unfortunate technical failures.
As the story continues to develop, further statements from both Trump’s team and UN officials may shed light on the situation.
This story may be updated with more information as it becomes available.
