New York, NY – Former U.S. President Donald Trump has alleged that his appearance at the United Nations General Assembly was deliberately disrupted in what he calls a “triple sabotage.”
In a post on his Truth Social platform, Trump claimed that three separate technical failures—including an escalator malfunction, a teleprompter failure, and audio issues affecting world leaders’ ability to hear his speech—were part of a coordinated attempt to undermine him during the high-profile international event.
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What Happened
According to Trump, the alleged sabotage began with a malfunctioning escalator that he and First Lady Melania Trump were using upon arrival. He claimed that the issue nearly caused an accident.
Trump further alleged that a teleprompter glitch disrupted his speech and that global leaders in attendance were unable to hear him properly due to unexplained audio problems.
“These were not one, not two, but three very frightening events,” Trump wrote, calling the situation a deliberate “triple sabotage.”
He also demanded that the United Nations preserve security camera footage of the incidents and stated that the Secret Service had opened a review into the escalator malfunction.
UN Officials Respond
A United Nations spokesperson, Stéphane Dujarric, offered clarification regarding the escalator issue. He explained that a safety system inside the escalator’s central processing unit had been triggered, stopping the machine after detecting a comb malfunction at the top of the escalator.
Dujarric suggested that Trump’s videographer, who was filming his arrival while walking backward, may have accidentally triggered the safety system.
Regarding the teleprompter failure, Dujarric noted that the device was operated by the White House team, not the United Nations, placing responsibility for the glitch outside UN control.
Who Was Involved
The incidents occurred during Trump’s much-publicized appearance at the UN General Assembly in New York. Trump attended with Melania Trump and members of his staff, including the videographer who captured his entrance.
Public Reactions
Trump’s claims of “triple sabotage” quickly drew polarized responses. Supporters pointed to the events as part of a broader effort to undermine Trump’s image on the international stage, while critics dismissed the allegations as exaggerated, noting that technical malfunctions are not uncommon at large-scale events.
What Happens Next
Despite UN officials’ explanations, Trump’s accusations have fueled further debate. It remains unclear whether a formal investigation will be pursued or if the incidents will ultimately be regarded as a string of technical failures.
Both Trump’s team and UN officials are expected to issue further statements as the controversy continues.
This story will be updated as more information becomes available.