President Donald Trump addressed the United Nations General Assembly on September 23rd, 2025, at approximately 2:20 PM UTC, delivering his remarks without a functioning teleprompter due to an apparent technical issue. The President made light of the situation, stating, "I can only say that whoever is operating this teleprompter is in big trouble!" President Trump's arrival at the UN was also met with a minor issue concerning an escalator, according to Faytuks Network. This event occurred as the President was en route to deliver his address. The teleprompter malfunction was reported by TV News Now. This development follows a morning of significant activity in New York City related to the UN General Assembly, including the brief disruption of French President Emmanuel Macron's motorcade by President Trump's motorcade. Earlier today, the U.S. Secret Service announced the dismantling of a substantial telecom threat involving SIM servers and cards in the New York area, aimed at neutralizing potential risks prior to the assembly. Protesters also reportedly blocked roads during President Trump's motorcade en route to the UN. In related political news, President Trump had previously canceled a meeting with Congressional Democratic leaders, citing their "unserious and ridiculous demands" regarding a continuing resolution. House Speaker Mike Johnson characterized the Democrats' proposals as "wild partisan demands." Meanwhile, Kari Lake's deposition transcript revealed her refusal to confirm whether she lost past elections. Senator Marco Rubio commented on international affairs, discussing U.S. intentions regarding Russia and advocating for increased sanctions. The trial of Ryan Routh, accused of attempting to assassinate President Trump, is scheduled for closing arguments this week. On the economic front, the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago introduced new labor market indicators designed to provide real-time data on hiring, layoffs, and unemployment. The OECD reported that global growth remained resilient in early 2025, though labor markets are showing signs of softening. In other news, YouTube committed to reinstating creators banned for political speech and stated that pressure from the Biden Administration for censorship was unacceptable. Secretary of State Antony Blinken reaffirmed U.S. commitment to NATO, and First Lady Melania Trump launched her "Fostering the Future Together" initiative. Denmark's Prime Minister reported a serious drone intrusion over Copenhagen, investigating potential links to a ship in the Baltic Sea. A White House memorandum outlined FY2027 Research & Development Budget Priorities, including emerging technologies and national security.
