UN officials, however, denied foul play, explaining that a videographer walking backward to film the couple had accidentally triggered a built-in safety mechanism.
Trump later used the moment as comic relief during his speech, joking that “the escalator stopped halfway up — but at least Melania’s in great shape.”
He also quipped about a teleprompter glitch that followed, drawing laughter from the crowd.
The mishaps, though minor, underscored the ongoing tension between Trump and the UN — and reminded everyone that even global diplomacy can have its awkward moments.
