Some Republicans suggested the U.N. had targeted Donald Trump with an escalator malfunction. Evidently, the truth was more benign.

Trump demanded an investigation into three “sinister” events he argued were meant to “sabotage” him as he spoke to the U.N. General Assembly on Tuesday. In his Truth Social post, he criticized the U.N. for a faulty escalator, broken teleprompter and sound issues he faced during his remarks.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) took aim at President Trump on Thursday for airing his frustrations about a broken escalator while addressing the United Nations this week. In a facetious post on social platform X,

Melania Trump is being applauded for walking up the stairs. The first lady of the United States received recognition from Fox News for gracefully making her way up to the second floor of the United Nations headquarters in New York City after the escalator stopped working earlier this week.

A malfunctioning escalator and teleprompter at the United Nations' headquarters drew President Trump's frustration.

President Donald Trump called for arrests and an investigation into the “very sinister events” that unfolded during his visit to the United Nations this week. The president […]

Trump delivered scathing remarks to the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday, where he repeatedly criticized the international organization and world leaders. He applauded his own accomplishments as he took aim at the teleprompter during his long-winded speech.

From malfunctioning escalators to nonfunctional teleprompters, it’s safe to say Trump’s visit to the United Nations on Tuesday wasn’t the smoothest.