Trump’s ‘Escalatorgate’ at UN: A Look Back at the ‘Triple Sabotage’ Claims

In a memorable incident that captured international attention, former President Donald Trump alleged ‘triple sabotage’ during his address to the United Nations. The dramatic claims, which quickly earned the moniker ‘Escalatorgate,’ stemmed from a series of technical mishaps that plagued his arrival and speech at the global body.

Trump detailed his grievances in a social media post, recounting what he described as ‘three very sinister events!’ According to his account, his arrival at the New York summit was disrupted when the escalator carrying him and then-First Lady Melania Trump ‘stopped on a dime,’ narrowly avoiding a potential fall. Following this, his teleprompter reportedly went ‘stone cold dark’ as he began his address. To compound the issues, he claimed his wife couldn’t hear his improvised speech.

The former president emphatically declared the incidents were ‘not a coincidence’ but ‘triple sabotage,’ demanding an ‘immediate’ investigation and the preservation of all security footage. The Secret Service was reportedly involved in the inquiry.

The United Nations, however, offered a different explanation. Stéphane Dujarric, the UN spokesperson, stated that an investigation indicated a videographer from the US delegation may have ‘inadvertently triggered the safety function’ of the escalator. The UN technician on site promptly reset the system.

Despite the UN’s findings, Trump’s social media post suggested he remained unconvinced, hinting at a wider conspiracy. The incident, along with his combative speech questioning the UN’s purpose and issuing warnings to European allies, underscored a period of heightened tensions during his presidency.

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