A curious moment at the United Nations in New York has stirred speculation after an escalator abruptly halted just as Donald Trump and his wife Melania stepped onto it.
The incident occurred during the former U.S. president’s visit to the UN headquarters, where he was attending meetings alongside other world leaders. Video footage shows the escalator in motion until the couple placed their feet on it, at which point it suddenly stopped.
Security and staff quickly intervened to escort the pair without incident, but the awkward scene has since gone viral. Social media is split between those calling it an embarrassing technical malfunction and others questioning whether it was a deliberate slight.
Trump, who is once again dominating headlines amid his re-election bid and recent policy pronouncements, did not publicly react to the incident. The UN has not commented on whether the stoppage was caused by a mechanical fault or human intervention.
While the explanation may be mundane, the timing of the halt has fueled memes, speculation, and a flurry of online debate.
