Overview

• A preliminary UN finding says a built‑in safety mechanism stopped the escalator, possibly triggered accidentally by a cameraman from the U.S. delegation.
• The UN states the teleprompter for President Trump's speech was operated by the White House; Trump said it failed at the start and that he improvised.
• UN officials note the General Assembly hall audio is designed for headset listening with live translation, which can make speeches sound quiet in the room without headphones.
• Secretary‑General António Guterres ordered a thorough investigation, while Trump requested preservation of surveillance footage and involved the Secret Service; no arrests have been reported.
• Fox News host Jesse Watters suggested bombing or gassing the UN, drew a public condemnation from the UN, and later apologized, according to the UN spokesman.