On Wednesday evening, President Trump voiced strong concerns over what he called “three very sinister events” at the United Nations, calling for those responsible to be jailed. The former president focused on dramatic incidents that occurred as he and First Lady Melania approached the venue, framing this as a significant breach of security with potential implications for their safety.
Trump recounted, “A REAL DISGRACE took place at the United Nations yesterday — Not one, not two, but three very sinister events!” He described how the escalator they were using unexpectedly halted, placing him and Melania in a precarious situation. “It’s amazing that Melania and I didn’t fall forward onto the sharp edges of these steel steps,” he added, emphasizing the gravity of the moment. He highlighted that they were saved from a potential disaster only because they were holding the handrails tightly.
The situation escalated as Trump pointed out that a day earlier, a report in The London Times indicated that UN workers joked about disabling the escalators. “This was absolutely sabotage,” he insisted. With a conviction that underscored his statement, he said, “The people that did it should be arrested!” Trump made it clear that he was not willing to let such actions go unpunished.
Compounding his frustration, he recalled another incident during his address to the General Assembly when his teleprompter failed, plunging the experience into chaos. “It was stone cold dark,” he recounted, contrasting it with the escalator incident. The teleprompter resumed functioning only 15 minutes later, forcing him to speak without prepared notes. “The good news is the Speech has gotten fantastic reviews,” he noted, suggesting that his impromptu speech might have been perceived as more genuine by the audience.
However, there was yet another hiccup. Trump claimed that the sound system in the auditorium malfunctioned, leaving many world leaders unable to hear his address unless they used interpreters’ earpieces. “I said, ‘How did I do?’ And she said, ‘I couldn’t hear a word you said,’” Trump recounted, remarking on Melania’s frustration after his speech.
The White House promptly reacted to these incidents. Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt underscored the seriousness of the escalator situation, stating, “If someone at the UN intentionally stopped the escalator as the President and First Lady were stepping on, they need to be fired and investigated immediately.” This came amid reports that UN staffers might have intentionally disabled the escalators to embarrass Trump.
As tensions continued to mount, news surfaced of Secret Service concerns regarding Trump’s safety at the event. According to sources, President Trump was “stalled and vulnerable” during the escalator incident. This misstep revived scrutiny of the Secret Service, especially after the July 13th incident where a bullet grazed Trump’s ear. “Why did the Secret Service allow Pres. Trump and Melania to get stalled on an escalator?” one reporter questioned, reflecting growing unease over their protection protocols.
Leavitt assured that investigations were underway. “If we find that these were UN staffers who were purposefully trying to trip up President Trump and the First Lady, well, there better be accountability for those people,” she declared, driving home the administration’s commitment to uncovering the truth behind those events.
Trump’s insistence on preserving security measures at the UN took a pointed turn as he called for the preservation of security footage related to the escalator incident, particularly that of the emergency stop button. In his letter to the UN Secretary General, Trump pressed for an immediate investigation into these events, emphasizing the implications of such security lapses for the United Nations’ overall effectiveness.
Overall, this week’s incidents at the UN highlighted not only a potential failure of security protocols but also the vulnerability of world leaders in public settings. Trump’s account of events underscores the concerns that arise when important figures are exposed to risk in high-stakes environments. As the White House pushes for accountability, the ramifications of this episode may resonate beyond the walls of the United Nations.
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