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Trump's Escalator Frustration Sparks Safety Concerns with Melania
9/26/2025
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Story summary
- The video of President Donald J. Trump and Melania Trump appears heated, but lip readers say the issue was a broken escalator.
- Trump pointed out the malfunction on Marine One. Melania shook her head. They walked hand in hand after disembarking.
- A second lip reader says Trump expressed concern for Melania’s safety; he later called the incident 'absolutely sabotage'.
