President Trump Alleges 'Triple Sabotage' During UN General Assembly Visit
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President Trump Alleges 'Triple Sabotage' During UN General Assembly Visit

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President Donald Trump has called for an investigation into three incidents he described as 'sinister' during his recent visit to the United Nations General Assembly, including an escalator malfunction, teleprompter failure, and audio issues during his speech.

President Donald Trump has called for an investigation into three incidents he described as "sinister" during his recent visit to the United Nations General Assembly. The events in question include an escalator malfunction, a teleprompter failure, and audio issues during his speech.

On his social media platform, Trump detailed the first incident, stating that the escalator he and First Lady Melania Trump were using "came to a screeching halt," which he labeled as "absolutely sabotage."

UN spokesperson Stephane Dujarric explained that a videographer from the U.S. delegation may have "inadvertently" triggered the stop mechanism at the top of the escalator.

The second issue involved a teleprompter malfunction during Trump's address. A UN official, speaking anonymously, noted that the White House was responsible for operating the teleprompter.

The third incident pertained to audio problems during the speech, with Trump claiming that the sound was off and that attendees could only hear his remarks through interpreters' earpieces. He mentioned that Melania Trump informed him she couldn't hear his speech.

Trump has urged the UN to preserve security footage related to the escalator incident, indicating that the Secret Service will be involved in the inquiry.

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AP News

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President Donald Trump alleged that an escalator carrying him and First Lady Melania Trump at the United Nations suddenly stopped, which he labeled as 'absolutely sabotage.'

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UN spokesperson Stephane Dujarric explained that a videographer from the U.S. delegation may have 'inadvertently' triggered the stop mechanism at the top of the escalator.

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The teleprompter malfunctioned during President Trump's address at the United Nations General Assembly.

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A UN official, speaking anonymously, noted that the White House was responsible for operating the teleprompter.

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President Trump claimed that audio issues during his speech resulted in attendees only hearing his remarks through interpreters' earpieces.

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President Trump urged the UN to preserve security footage related to the escalator incident and indicated that the Secret Service would be involved in the inquiry.

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UN officials noted that the sound system was functional, allowing delegates to hear translations via earpieces.

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UN offices have faced budget constraints, leading to intermittent stoppages of escalators and elevators.

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