White House suggests U.N. escalator mishap with Trump "doesn
President Trump criticizes United Nations over escalator and teleprompter malfunctions, but reaffirms US support for the organization.
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2 developments- Sep 23, 2025Trump knocks UN over escalator, teleprompter malfunctions
- Sep 24, 2025White House suggests U.N. escalator mishap with Trump "doesn
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Quiet for 370 daysLast development · Sep 24, 2025 — White House suggests U.N. escalator mishap with Trump "doesn
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