At the UN General Assembly, President Donald Trump faced unexpected technical hiccups that stole the spotlight. Arriving with First Lady Melania, Trump got stuck on a frozen escalator, which the UN blamed on a videographer triggering a safety stop. During his speech, his teleprompter malfunctioned, prompting Trump to joke about speaking “from the heart” and warn the operator. His address included critiques of Palestinian state recognition, European migration, Russian energy, and climate change. Trump also lamented the UN building’s renovation, mocking its “terrazzo floors.” The UN countered that their teleprompters worked fine, while Trump embraced the chaos as part of his trademark showmanship.
