Archive · 25 Sep 2025
Trump Claims UN Sabotage Amidst Technical Glitches
Donald Trump said he was the target of 'triple sabotage' during his UN visit.
He reported the escalator stopped, the telepromter failed, and the sound system malfunctioned during his speech.
Trump believes these were intentional and demands an investigation.
The Secret Service is involved.
He claims UN staff joked about sabotaging him.
Melania Trump couldn't hear his speech.
However, a UN spokesperson attributed the escalator incident to a member of the US delegation.
Trump alleged "triple sabotage" during his UN visit: escalator, teleprompter, sound system.
Escalator stopped as Trump and Melania were boarding.
Teleprompter failed during his speech.
Sound system issues prevented attendees from hearing the speech.
Trump called the incidents "not a coincidence" and demanded an investigation.
- Who
- Donald Trump
- What
- Alleged sabotage at the UN
- When
- During his visit on Tuesday
- Where
- United Nations Headquarters
- Why
- Trump believes incidents were deliberate
Donald Trump
UN Officials
Cause of Incidents
Donald Trump
Deliberate sabotage
UN Officials
Potential technical failures or accidents; accidental (escalator)
Seriousness of Events
Donald Trump
Severe sabotage
UN Officials
Unspecified
- Event
- Escalator stoppage, teleprompter failure, sound system issues during Trump's UN visit
- Location
- United Nations Headquarters
- Person Involved
- Donald and Melania Trump, UN staff
- Trump's Claim
- Triple sabotage, demands investigation
- Investigation
- Secret Service involvement
- Alleged Cause
- Intentional (Trump), Accidental (UN Spokesperson)
Sources
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