The United Nations issued a statement after President Donald Trump took to social media to complain about technical difficulties, including a stopped escalator, during his visit to the United Nations on Tuesday.

As first lady Melania Trump and the president stepped onto the escalator at the U.N. ahead of Trump's speech, it stopped moving, prompting both of them to stop in their tracks. Mrs. Trump then started walking up the escalator with the president following behind her.

President Donald Trump, and First Lady Melania Trump arrive for the 80th session of the UN's General Assembly (UNGA) on September 23, 2025 in New York City. Photo by Alexi J. Rosenfeld/Getty Images

"The teleprompter was broken and the escalator came to a sudden halt as we were riding up to the podium, but both

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