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Safety mechanism caused Trump escalator malfunction, UN says

Safety mechanism caused Trump escalator malfunction, UN says

Summary

An escalator carrying Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump at the United Nations stopped suddenly due to a safety mechanism. The UN stated the mechanism may have been activated by a videographer trying to film them. The White House expressed concerns of deliberate interference.

Key Facts

  • An escalator carrying Donald and Melania Trump at the UN stopped because a safety feature was possibly triggered.
  • The UN suggested the videographer filming backward on the escalator may have caused the stop.
  • The incident happened at 09:50 am as the videographer reached the top of the escalator.
  • Donald Trump mentioned the incident in his UN speech, joking about Melania's fitness.
  • The White House raised concerns about potential intentional interference.
  • The UN spokesperson confirmed the safety feature was activated at the top of the escalator.
  • The White House has not commented on the UN's explanation of the event.
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