During his address at the United Nations, President Trump deviated from his prepared remarks to complain about a malfunctioning escalator and a non-operational teleprompter. However, the UN spokesman attributed the escalator issue to a U.S. delegation videographer who triggered the safety mechanism. Further investigation revealed the teleprompter malfunction was likely the responsibility of the White House. These incidents occurred amidst broader financial challenges faced by the UN, including intermittent elevator and escalator shutdowns due to budget constraints, partially caused by delayed funding from the United States, the organization’s primary donor.
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Following the guilty verdict on five charges related to the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump, Ryan Routh attempted to harm himself in the courtroom. The charges included attempting to assassinate a major presidential candidate and possessing firearms, potentially leading to a life sentence. Routh’s daughter also caused a scene, vowing to free her father. The 59-year-old had constructed a sniper’s nest near Trump’s golf course and was apprehended by the Secret Service.
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During his address to the General Assembly, President Trump recounted a frustrating experience at the United Nations, highlighting a malfunctioning escalator as he and the First Lady ascended. The president expressed his displeasure, citing the broken escalator as an example of the perceived shortcomings of the organization. Trump humorously noted the First Lady’s agility in navigating the issue. He also mentioned a malfunctioning teleprompter and thanked the UN for it.
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