Trump Blames U.N. for 'Sabotage' Amid Escalator and Teleprompter Failures
TL;DR
President Trump accused the U.N. of sabotage after a series of technical mishaps during his speech at the U.N. General Assembly, including an escalator stop and teleprompter failure, which the U.N. and U.S. officials suggest were accidental or cost-cutting measures, though Trump and his team allege deliberate sabotage, prompting calls for investigations.
- Trump is accusing the U.N. of 'sabotage.' The U.N. says Trump's team is to blame NPR
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- Trump demands investigation into alleged ‘triple sabotage’ at the United Nations CNN
- After mechanical challenges, UN says Trump's team to blame for nonworking escalator and teleprompter AP News
- Trump and Fox News Think That Faulty UN Escalator Must Have Been “Sabotage” Vanity Fair
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