Trump Alleges ‘Triple Sabotage’ at UN: Escalator, Teleprompter, and Audio Glitches Under Secret Service Investigation

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 02:14am on 25 Sep 2025,Thursday International

President Donald Trump alleged he was the victim of a "triple sabotage" during his appearance at the United Nations General Assembly on September 23, 2025. He reported that an escalator malfunctioned, a teleprompter failed, and the sound system malfunctioned during his speech. Trump asserted that these incidents were deliberate acts of sabotage and called for the arrest of those responsible. The Secret Service is reportedly investigating the matter. UN officials explained that the escalator's safety mechanism was triggered by a videographer from the U.S. delegation, and the teleprompter was operated by the White House. Regarding the sound issue, the system was designed for translation via earpieces, not for direct amplification.  

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