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Trump says Secret Service reviewing UN escalator, teleprompter, audio "sabotage"

Trump says Secret Service reviewing UN escalator, teleprompter, audio "sabotage"

Summary

President Trump claimed that the Secret Service is investigating three incidents at the United Nations related to an escalator, a teleprompter, and audio problems during his recent visit. He suggested these issues might be sabotage and plans to write to the UN Secretary-General to demand an investigation.

Key Facts

  • President Trump mentioned three troubling events at the United Nations: an escalator malfunction, a teleprompter issue, and audio problems.
  • These incidents occurred when he attended the UN General Assembly in New York City.
  • A videographer's actions may have accidentally triggered a safety mechanism on the escalator.
  • Trump joked about receiving "a bad escalator and a bad teleprompter" from the UN during his speech.
  • After the speech, Trump found out there were audio issues in the auditorium.
  • Trump stated he would demand an investigation from UN Secretary-General António Guterres.
  • He described the incidents as "sabotage" and said the Secret Service is handling the situation.
  • UN and Secret Service representatives did not immediately comment on the issue.

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