As President Donald Trump arrived at the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday, an escalator in the building abruptly stopped just as he stepped onto the stairs. The sudden halt sparked immediate speculation, with some members of the public and online commentators raising conspiracy theories about the event.
The U.N. later issued a statement explaining that the escal’tator’s stop was most likely a result of a standard safety mechanism being triggered, rather than any intentional or unusual action. Officials noted that the incident was a routine occurrence and not indicative of any larger issue or hidden agenda. The U.N. reiterated that the safety system is designed to activate in such situations to prevent accidents and ensure the safety of all individuals using the facility.
Despite the U.N.’s explanation, the incident has continued to fuel widespread speculation, with various theories circulating online. Some suggest that the escalator was programmed to stop for high-profile individuals, while others have raised more sinister claims about the event. However, no evidence has been presented to support these theories, and the U.N. officially dismissed them as unfounded. The incident has since been viewed as a minor mishap that did not have any significant implications beyond the initial moment of confusion.