Overview

• Trump alleged a coordinated effort involving a halted escalator, a failed teleprompter and in-room audio issues, and he sent a letter demanding an immediate investigation.
• The White House says the Secret Service is looking into the incidents and has asked that escalator security footage be preserved.
• UN spokespersons said the escalator stopped when a safety mechanism was likely triggered by a U.S. delegation videographer, the teleprompter was not operated by the UN, and an interpreter’s mistaken button press caused the audio slip.
• The Secretary-General has ordered a thorough inquiry and the UN says it will cooperate transparently with relevant U.S. authorities.
• UN officials reject claims of deliberate sabotage, while White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt suggests intent is possible and calls for accountability if proven.