Overview

• Trump said an escalator halted, his teleprompter failed, and hall audio was off during his General Assembly visit, demanding an immediate probe and preservation of security footage.
• The White House said the Secret Service is involved, with Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt calling for accountability if the escalator stop was deliberate.
• UN spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric reported a readout showing a built‑in safety mechanism stopped the escalator, possibly tripped at the top by a U.S. delegation videographer.
• Secretary‑General António Guterres ordered a thorough investigation and pledged full cooperation with U.S. authorities, with results pending.
• Multiple reports said the teleprompter and room sound were managed by the U.S. delegation, and video shows audience reactions during the speech, keeping aspects of the audio claim contested.