Archive · 25 Sep 2025
UN Probes Trump's Sabotage Claims During Visit
During his UN visit, Donald Trump experienced technical issues, including an escalator stopping, a teleprompter failure, and public address system problems.
Trump believes these were acts of sabotage.
The UN has launched an investigation into the incidents.
The Secretary-General ordered a thorough investigation to determine the cause of the incidents.
Trump called the incidents "triple sabotage".
The UN is investigating claims of "triple sabotage" made by Donald Trump during his visit.
Trump experienced an escalator failure, teleprompter malfunction, and public address system issues.
Trump described the mishaps as "very sinister" and demanded an immediate investigation.
The UN Secretary-General ordered a thorough investigation and will cooperate with the US.
The UN stated the escalator might have stopped because of a US delegation videographer.
- Who
- Donald Trump, UN
- What
- Investigation into alleged sabotage
- When
- During Trump's UN visit
- Where
- UN Headquarters
- Why
- Trump alleges sabotage; UN investigating
Trump's Perspective
UN Perspective
Escalator Incident
Trump's Perspective
Trump believes it was sabotage.
UN Perspective
Possibly a mechanical issue or accidental trigger.
Teleprompter Failure
Trump's Perspective
Trump feels it was sabotage.
UN Perspective
Operated by the White House; likely a technical issue.
Public Address System Issues
Trump's Perspective
Trump believes it was rigged.
UN Perspective
Details have not been confirmed yet.
- Event
- Technical issues during Trump's UN visit
- Incidents
- Escalator stop, Teleprompter malfunction, Public address system issues
- Trump's Claim
- Triple sabotage by the UN
- Investigation
- UN launched a thorough investigation
- Escalator Cause
- Possibly triggered by a US delegation videographer
Sources
What Trump Said on 'Three Sinister Events' During His Visit To The UN
Miffed Trump wants 'triple sabotage' at UN probed
‘Escalator Halt, Teleprompter Glitch, and Sound Failure Not Coincidence’: Donald Trump Alleges ‘Triple Sabotage’ at UN
'Very sinister events': Trump demands probe after 'triple sabotage' at UN, says Secret Service is involved - Here's all you need to know
Miffed Trump seeks probe into 'triple sabotage' at UN
‘Triple sabotage at UN’: Donald Trump says he is ‘victim of three sinister events’, calls for arrests
‘3 Very Sinister Events’: Trump calls for probe over UN ‘Triple Sabotage’
Escalator-gate: Were UN ‘mishaps’ sabotage against Trump?
Trump alleges multiple attempts at sabotage, citing incidents involving an escalator, a teleprompter, and more
UN launches investigation after Trump claims escalator, teleprompter & sound system failures during UN General Assembly
