President Donald Trump addressed the United Nations General Assembly on September 23rd, 2025, at approximately 2:37 PM UTC, experiencing a teleprompter malfunction and an escalator issue shortly after his arrival. The President commented on the teleprompter failure, stating, "Whoever is operating this teleprompter is in big trouble!" He also remarked that he "complains that all he got from the UN was an escalator that stopped and a broken teleprompter." During his speech, Trump claimed, "I was very proud to see this morning I have the highest poll numbers I've ever had," contrasting this with reports indicating his approval rating is 37% and his economic approval rating is 34%. He also criticized renewable energy sources, calling them "a joke" and "pathetic," and spoke about waste management, noting "massive amounts of garbage" flowing past Los Angeles. The Russian delegation was observed filming Trump's speech, particularly when he stated, "Russia must end the war, otherwise it will receive sanctions." Earlier in the day, the U.S. Secret Service dismantled a significant telecom threat involving SIM servers and cards in the New York area, a measure taken prior to the UN General Assembly. President Trump's motorcade also caused a brief delay for French President Emmanuel Macron's motorcade in New York City. Protesters reportedly blocked roads during Trump's motorcade en route to the UN, with the NYPD preparing for potential arrests. These events occurred amid ongoing discussions about a continuing resolution, with President Trump canceling a meeting with Congressional Democratic leaders due to "unserious and ridiculous demands."
