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Trump demands investigation over escalator, teleprompter ‘sabotage’ at UN

Trump demands investigation over escalator, teleprompter ‘sabotage’ at UN

Summary

U.S. President Donald Trump wants the United Nations to investigate what he calls "triple sabotage" during his recent visit. He claims there were issues with an escalator, a teleprompter, and the sound system at the UN headquarters in New York. Trump and the U.S. ambassador to the UN have called these incidents unacceptable and want action.

Key Facts

  • President Trump asked for an investigation into three incidents at the UN.
  • The incidents involved a stopped escalator, a faulty teleprompter, and sound problems.
  • Trump and Melania Trump had to walk up the escalator after it stopped suddenly.
  • Trump described these incidents as sabotage and a safety risk.
  • He mentioned that they just avoided falling because they held onto the handrail.
  • A UN spokesperson suggested the escalator issue might have been an accidental stop by someone in Trump's team.
  • Trump's ambassador to the UN, Mike Waltz, supports the investigation request.
  • The UN has not yet commented on Trump's accusations.

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