Former President Donald Trump recently voiced his frustrations regarding multiple incidents that marred his recent speech at the United Nations. In a detail-rich post on Truth Social, he described a series of mishaps that occurred before and during his address. For Trump, these were not mere technical failures; he characterized them as deliberate acts of sabotage.
The first mishap involved the escalator leading to the Main Speaking Floor, which abruptly stopped as he and Melania Trump approached it. He recalled, “A REAL DISGRACE took place at the United Nations yesterday — Not one, not two, but three very sinister events!” He explained how the sudden halt nearly caused them to fall, which he labeled as “absolutely sabotage.” His concerns were amplified by a prior report in The London Times that mentioned UN workers joking about disabling an escalator. Trump remarked, “The people that did it should be arrested!” His supporters shared in his outrage, particularly in light of recent security concerns following an assassination attempt on Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk.
Next, Trump detailed his experience without a functioning teleprompter. He noted the irony of facing a “stone cold dark” screen while addressing a television audience of millions. “Wow, first the escalator event, and now a bad teleprompter. What kind of a place is this?” Trump mused. Though some supporters exhibited concern, others noted that Trump’s off-the-cuff remarks sometimes yield his most engaging performances. Ultimately, he expressed satisfaction with the speech’s reviews, asserting, “Maybe they appreciated the fact that very few people could have done what I did.”
However, the issues didn’t stop there. Trump revealed that the entire auditorium lacked sound during his speech. He recounted meeting Melania afterward and asking, “How did I do?” only to be met with the disappointing response, “I couldn’t hear a word you said.” This revelation added to Trump’s belief that this string of problems was not coincidental. “This wasn’t a coincidence, this was triple sabotage at the UN. They ought to be ashamed of themselves,” he stated emphatically.
In a demand for accountability, he announced plans to contact the Secretary General, calling for an immediate investigation. He insisted that all security footage, particularly related to the escalator incident, should be preserved. He expressed concern about the UN’s overall efficacy, acknowledging its historical failures. The former president concluded his remarks with a sense of urgency regarding the necessity of understanding these dubious events, noting, “The Secret Service is involved.”
Trump’s reflections serve not only as an account of his personal experience but also as a commentary on the broader implications of security and reliability at an institution as significant as the United Nations. Through his lens, these mishaps signify more than just unfortunate technical failures; they represent a troubling environment where challenges lurk beneath the surface, questioning the integrity of the organization itself.
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