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Why does Trump want an investigation of the UN?

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Trump wants an investigation of the UN due to incidents he describes as 'triple sabotage,' including technical failures during his visit, and to highlight his broader criticism of the organization's effectiveness and management.

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Trump demands UN inquiry over ‘triple sabotage’

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  • President Trump demanded a UN inquiry into a series of incidents at the General Assembly.
  • An escalator malfunction involving First Lady Melania Trump was cited as one incident. 5s
  • Technical issues, including teleprompter and sound failures, disrupted Trump's address. 11s
  • Trump suggested the incidents amounted to 'triple sabotage', though no evidence has been found. 55s
  • The events occurred as Trump continued to express U.S. grievances with international institutions. 59s
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Trump demands UN inquiry over ‘triple sabotage’
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Africanews
10 hours ago
Trump demands UN inquiry over ‘triple sabotage’

Trump cites an escalator mishap involving First Lady Melania, along with teleprompter and sound failures, as reasons for demanding a UN inquiry.

Trump demands UN inquiry over ‘triple sabotage’
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Africanews
10 hours ago
Trump demands UN inquiry over ‘triple sabotage’

The incident comes as Trump uses his platform at the General Assembly to spotlight U.S. grievances with international institutions.

Trump’s complicated relationship with the United Nations
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France 24
1 day ago
Trump’s complicated relationship with the United Nations

Trump questions the purpose of the United Nations, saying it has tremendous potential but is not living up to it.

Amid global turmoil, 80-year-old UN fights for relevance
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DW News
3 days ago
Amid global turmoil, 80-year-old UN fights for relevance

Trump has long been critical of the UN, citing bureaucracy and mismanagement as reasons for its ineffectiveness.

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