Donald and Melania Trump drew attention yesterday at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York City, where the former president delivered a one-hour speech—the longest by any U.S. president at the UN.
The day wasn’t without hiccups. While his teleprompter failed mid-speech, an earlier escalator malfunction added an unexpected twist. As Donald and Melania stepped onto the escalator, it suddenly stopped. Both looked over their shoulders, assessing the situation, and the incident quickly made headlines.
White House officials reportedly requested an investigation to determine if the stoppage was intentional, while the UN clarified that a safety mechanism had been inadvertently triggered.
During his speech, Donald used the moment to offer an unexpected update on Melania’s health, joking:
“If the First Lady wasn’t in great shape, she would’ve fallen.”
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