President Trump’s UN Visit Marred by Escalator, Teleprompter Failures; Sparks Sabotage Claims and Media Outcry

President Donald Trump’s recent visit to the United Nations headquarters for the General Assembly was overshadowed by a series of technical malfunctions, igniting a firestorm of reactions from media personalities and political figures. The incidents, which occurred on Tuesday, saw President Trump and First Lady Melania Trump stranded on a stalled escalator upon arrival, followed by a non-functioning teleprompter during his address to world leaders.

The teleprompter failure forced President Trump to deliver an an impromptu speech, described by some attendees as a “from the heart” diatribe that included threats and boasts, but reportedly failed to impress the international gathering. Adding to the controversy, Fox News host Jesse Watters sparked outrage with a segment on “The Five,” where he jokingly suggested “blowing up” or “gassing” the UN headquarters in response to what he asserted was an “insurrection” or sabotage against the President.

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt echoed concerns of foul play, posting on X that if the escalator was intentionally stopped, those responsible should be “fired and investigated immediately.” This sentiment was amplified by Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, who called for prosecution, and California Governor Gavin Newsom, who publicly mocked the President’s struggle with the stairs.

The U.S. Secret Service has reportedly joined an investigation into the escalator incident. However, conflicting reports have emerged regarding the cause of the malfunctions. A UN spokesperson suggested President Trump’s own videographer might have inadvertently jammed the escalator’s safety mechanism. Similarly, the Associated Press and other sources reported that the White House was responsible for operating the teleprompter for the President’s speech, not UN staff, implying internal operational issues rather than external sabotage.

Amidst the political fallout, the controversy surrounding Watters’ comments was partially eclipsed by the return of Jimmy Kimmel to ABC after his show was temporarily pulled. Kimmel’s emotional monologue, advocating for free speech, quickly amassed millions of views, highlighting broader debates on censorship and political discourse in America.

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