UN denies sabotage after escalator malfunctions when Trump steps on
Summary
The United Nations explained why an escalator stopped working just as US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump stepped on it at the UN General Assembly. The White House suggested it could have been sabotage, but the UN said a videographer likely activated a safety mechanism by accident.Key Facts
- The escalator malfunction happened just before Trump’s speech at the UN General Assembly.
- The White House suggested it might have been sabotage.
- The UN said the problem occurred due to a safety mechanism being triggered.
- A videographer from Trump’s team probably caused the issue by stepping on the escalator.
- The safety system is meant to stop the escalator to protect people and objects.
- UN spokesperson Stephane Dujarric provided this explanation.
- Trump joked about the experience during his UN speech, mentioning a "bad escalator."
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