During his U.N. visit, former President Donald Trump claimed he was targeted by “triple sabotage” involving three technical failures—escalator malfunction, teleprompter failure, and audio disruption—calling for a thorough investigation.
The Claims
- Escalator malfunction: The escalator stopped abruptly, nearly causing Trump and his team to fall.
- Teleprompter failure: The teleprompter went dark for 15 minutes during his speech.
- Audio disruption: Trump claimed the sound system failed, making his speech inaudible to some, including Melania Trump.
Trump called these “sinister events,” demanded security footage preservation, and said the Secret Service would investigate.
U.N. Response
- Escalator: A U.N. spokesperson said a videographer likely triggered the safety stop.
- Teleprompter: A U.N. official noted Trump’s team, not the U.N., managed the teleprompter.
- Audio: The U.N. said the sound system worked, suggesting issues stemmed from interpreter earpieces.
