Trump Demands Investigation into “Sinister” UN Escalator Incident, Alleges Sabotage

President Donald Trump has ignited a firestorm of controversy following an escalator malfunction at the United Nations General Assembly this past Tuesday, September 23, 2025. The incident, which saw the moving staircase briefly stall as Trump and First Lady Melania Trump stepped onto it, has been labeled a “sinister event” and potential “sabotage” by the President.

The United Nations initially attributed the stop to one of Trump’s own cameramen accidentally tripping a safety mechanism. However, President Trump quickly dismissed this explanation, using his address to the General Assembly to complain about the “bad escalator” and a “bad teleprompter.”

The White House echoed the President’s outrage, with Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt stating that if the escalator was intentionally stopped, those responsible should be “fired and investigated immediately.” Right-wing media commentators escalated the rhetoric, with some suggesting radical responses, including leaving or even bombing the UN headquarters.

On Wednesday, President Trump took to Truth Social, doubling down on his claims. He asserted the malfunction was “triple sabotage,” alongside other technical issues, and demanded arrests for those responsible. “It stopped on a dime,” Trump wrote, expressing concern for his and Melania’s safety and announcing he would send a letter to the Secretary-General to demand an immediate investigation, with the Secret Service now involved.

The incident has fueled intense speculation among Trump’s allies, who have suggested the malfunction could have led to serious injury or even made the President vulnerable to attack. The controversy continues to unfold as investigations are reportedly being initiated.

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