Group 1 - The incident involving the elevator malfunction during President Trump's speech at the United Nations was triggered by a White House cameraman inadvertently activating the safety device [1][3] - The safety mechanism was designed to prevent individuals or objects from being caught or entangled in the gear system, highlighting the importance of such safety features in public infrastructure [3] - Following the incident, the White House called for an immediate investigation, expressing concerns over potential intentional obstruction of the elevator's operation [5] Group 2 - Since President Trump took office, the United States has significantly reduced its payments to the United Nations, accumulating over $3 billion in unpaid dues, including more than $820 million for the regular budget share due in 2025 [5] - The lack of funding has led to discussions among UN staff about the financial situation, with some joking about disabling elevators to convey the message that the UN is "out of money" [5]
特朗普赴联大演讲突遇“电梯故障”，联合国回应：白宫摄像师无意间触发安全装置
Huan Qiu Wang·2025-09-24 08:39