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UN Escalator Incident: Was President Trump's Ride Sabotaged?

Inside EditionOctober 5, 20251 min375,799 views
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Escalator Incident at the UN

  • 📌 An escalator at the United Nations building jolted to a halt just moments after President Trump and First Lady Melania stepped onto it.
  • ⚠️ Safety experts note that walking on a stopped escalator is dangerous, as it can lead to falls if the escalator suddenly restarts.

Speculation and Investigation

  • 🔍 The incident is being investigated by the United States Secret Service and UN officials to determine the cause.
  • 💬 There is speculation that UN staffers may have jokingly discussed turning off the escalators prior to the event.
  • 🗣️ President Trump himself mentioned the incident multiple times during his address, highlighting the potential danger.

Potential Cause Identified

  • 🎯 United Nations officials are pointing to a videographer from the US delegation who may have inadvertently activated the emergency brake while moving backward up the escalator.
  • 🤷 The exact cause remains unknown, with possibilities ranging from accidental activation to deliberate action.
  • ⚖️ If UN staffers are found to have purposefully caused the incident, there will be calls for accountability.
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