Trump Demands Investigation into 'Triple Sabotage' at UN After Speech Mishaps

In a dramatic turn of events, President Donald Trump has called for an official investigation into what he terms a 'triple sabotage' during his speech at the United Nations General Assembly. Following a chaotic moment at the UN on Tuesday when he encountered multiple technical malfunctions, Trump expressed his discontent and made a formal demand to UN Secretary-General António Guterres for an immediate inquiry. In a post on his social media platform, Truth Social, Trump lamented the series of unfortunate incidents that transpired, specifically citing an escalator failure, issues with a teleprompter, and problems with the sound system. The President stated, 'Not one nor two but three sinister events... This was not a coincidence. I am not surprised that the United Nations has not been able to fulfill the function for which it was created.' On Wednesday night, Trump amplified his accusations, suggesting that these incidents were deliberate attempts to undermine his speech. He enlisted the help of the Secret Service to analyze footage from that day, particularly focusing on the escalator's emergency stop button, which he claimed had caused a potentially dangerous situation for him and First Lady Melania Trump. 'It stopped abruptly. It came to a complete stop. It's incredible that Melania and I didn’t fall flat on the sharp edges of those steel steps,' he asserted, emphasizing how close they came to a disaster. Adding to the day’s troubles, Trump reported that the teleprompter—an essential tool during his presentation—was also malfunctioning. He questioned, 'What kind of place is the UN headquarters?' However, despite these technical difficulties, Trump maintained that his speech received 'excellent reviews', noting that few individuals could have managed to deliver a compelling address amid such disruptions. Meanwhile, Guterres, in response to Trump's letter, has directed a thorough investigation into the matter. His spokesperson, Stéphane Dujarric, confirmed that the UN is prepared to cooperate fully with US authorities to clarify what had happened. Dujarric also provided some context, stating that the escalator malfunction was a result of a camera operator inadvertently stepping on a safety mechanism at the top. In a separate reassurance, Annalena Baerbock, the President of the UN General Assembly, affirmed that the teleprompters at the UN 'work perfectly', although it remained unclear if the Trump delegation had brought their own equipment for the speech, which Trump started by using written notes. Trump's insistence on labeling the incidents as sabotage raises questions about the political tensions surrounding international events, especially given the heightened attention during the UN Assembly. As inquiries unfold, both Trump's supporters and critics are watching closely, eager to see how this situation will develop. Related Sources: • Source 1 • Source 2