Summary
The Trump administration criticized the United Nations after a U.S. official allegedly experienced an assault at the U.N. headquarters in New York. The official, who works for the Department of Health and Human Services, reported being verbally and physically attacked. The New York Police Department arrested a woman in connection with the incident.
Key Facts
- A Trump administration official claimed she was assaulted at the U.N. headquarters in New York.
- The official works for the Department of Health and Human Services.
- The alleged assailant verbally abused the official and tried to enter a bathroom stall where the official was hiding.
- The New York Police Department arrested 62-year-old Patricia Schuh and charged her with assault and harassment.
- The White House referred to the incident as part of a "disturbing set of failures" by the U.N.
- Thursday's incident followed President Trump's visit to the U.N., where he mentioned other alleged issues like an escalator malfunction and teleprompter problems.
- The U.S. Secret Service plans to investigate security measures at the U.N. during this event.
