During his United Nations General Assembly appearance, President Donald Trump confronted unexpected problems including a frozen escalator that halted suddenly moments after he stepped on it, a faulty teleprompter, and audio disruptions that hindered his address.
In a passionate post on Truth Social, Trump called these incidents “triple sabotage” and vowed to send a letter to UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres demanding an investigation and preservation of security footage.
UN staff explain the escalator stopped due to a safety feature accidentally triggered by Trump’s videographer. The teleprompter system was managed by the White House, and audio issues related to interpreter earpieces.
Trump’s reaction sparked widespread discussion online, with some sympathizing with his frustration, while others mocked the over-the-top response, calling it a “meltdown” over minor technical faults.
