Trump reported three suspicious incidents at the UN, which he considers part of a "triple sabotage": the escalator he was on with his entourage stopped abruptly, the teleprompter malfunctioned during his speech, and the sound was interrupted, so his speech could only be heard through headphones, from the interpreters.

During the UN General Assembly, Trump gave a speech marked by three incidents that he labeled as sabotage. These include the sudden stop of the escalator, a teleprompter that stopped, and sound issues, prompting Trump to call for an investigation. The UN spokesperson suggested that the escalator stop might have been accidental, while the White House was responsible for the teleprompter. Trump requested that security recordings be preserved for the investigation.