Author: Stephanie Gauthier

A bizarre post from U.S. president, lending credibility to a QAnon conspiracy theory, raised eyebrows before being deleted 12 hours later.

CNN anchor Jake Tapper has expressed his bewilderment after Donald Trump shared an AI-generated video promoting a conspiracy theory about the existence of futuristic all-healing technology.

— The Daily Beast (@thedailybeast.bsky.social) 2025-09-29T11:56:21.351631Z

A strange conspiracy theory

Over the weekend, Donald Trump shared an AI-generated video on Truth Social in which an AI version of himself appears to announce that every American would receive a “MedBed card” and that “MedBed hospitals” would be created, echoing a strange conspiracy theory tied to QAnon.

The video is staged as a phony Fox News-style segment, featuring the president’s daughter-in-law, Lara Trump, herself AI-generated, appearing as a fake news anchor to announce the supposed launch of the “MedBed” program.

It then shifts to an AI-generated version of Donald Trump, delivering a fabricated address in which he declares that every American will receive a “MedBed card” and that “MedBed hospitals” will be created.

In the video, the fake Trump declares that: “These facilities are safe, modern, and designed to restore every citizen to full health and strength.”

Hidden from the public

The “MedBed” conspiracy theory, widely circulated in QAnon circles, claims that hidden futuristic machines exist with the power to cure all illnesses, regenerate organs, and even reverse aging.

Believers insist that these miraculous beds have been kept secret by shadowy elites and will be unveiled during a so-called “Great Awakening,” often tied to Donald Trump.

Supporters of the theory see MedBeds as evidence of advanced technology deliberately hidden from the public, with the potential to transform humanity.

After roughly twelve hours online, the video was taken down from Trump’s Truth Social account. No explanation was provided for its removal, but the brief window was long enough for the clip to circulate widely, drawing media scrutiny and fueling debate. The deletion has only added to the controversy, with some observers interpreting it as a tacit acknowledgment of the video’s inaccuracy, while others see it as part of a broader pattern in which Trump shares inflammatory or misleading content, lets it dominate the conversation, and then quietly erases it once the damage is done.

Experts, however, emphasize that no such “MedBed” devices exist. Critics warn that Trump’s promotion of the narrative is especially dangerous, as some believers postpone or even reject real medical care while waiting for this fictional technology.

Restrict healthcare access for millions

The bizarre MedBed video surfaced at a politically fraught moment. While Trump briefly amplified a QAnon-linked fantasy of miracle hospitals, his administration is simultaneously moving to slash funding for Medicaid and roll back key provisions of the Affordable Care Act in its latest budget plan, measures that could curtail real access to healthcare for millions.

The odd MedBed video arrives against a backdrop of escalating health controversies around Trump’s administration. In a recent White House briefing, Trump asserted that acetaminophen (Tylenol) use during pregnancy could be linked to autism, claims widely rebuked by medical professionals who say no causal connection has been demonstrated.

Between pushing a fabricated AI vision of universal healing and advancing scientifically dubious health claims, the contrast between fantasy and the real stakes of public medical policy couldn’t be sharper.

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Trump has scored another legal victory, this time against YouTube, which agreed to pay $24.5 million.

YouTube has agreed to pay $24.5 million to settle a lawsuit filed by President Donald Trump after he was suspended by social media platforms following the January 6, 2021, insurrection. https://cnn.it/4gJHiZs

— CNN (@cnn.com) 2025-09-29T21:52:45.819658453Z

The lawsuit was filed by President Donald Trump in the aftermath of the January 6, 2021, insurrection, after YouTube, along with several other social media platforms, suspended his account.

«Trump fought for free speech and WON!»

According to CNN, YouTube, the latest media company to settle one of the many lawsuits Trump has brought against such platforms, declined to comment on the agreement, while Trump celebrated his victory on Truth Social.

«YouTube SURRENDERS!» Trump wrote on his social platform, adding: «President Trump $24.5 MILLION for illegal ban!»

A «Victory» for Free Speech

Trump celebrated the settlement as a triumph for free speech, declaring «This MASSIVE victory proves Big Tech censorship has consequences» and «Trump fought for free speech and WON!», even as he faces accusations of having tried to silence late-night host Jimmy Kimmel, highlighting the contradictions at the center of his free speech crusade.

Court documents reveal the details of the settlement between the two parties: YouTube will pay $22 million to the nonprofit «Trust for the National Mall», an organization «dedicated to restoring, preserving, and elevating the National Mall, to support the construction of the White House State Ballroom,» according to the filing.

According to CNN, The platform will also pay $2.5 million to settle with other plaintiffs, including the «American Conservative Union.»

Since returning to the White House, Donald Trump has scored a series of legal settlements against major media and tech companies, turning courtroom battles into political victories.

More than $90 million

Trump has pursued an aggressive legal strategy against media and tech companies in recent years, securing a series of high-profile settlements between 2024 and 2025.

In March 2024, Meta agreed to pay $25 million to resolve Trump’s claims stemming from his suspension on Facebook and Instagram after January 6. Two months later, in May 2024, X (formerly Twitter) reached a $10 million settlement over his removal from the platform.

By August 2024, ABC / Disney agreed to pay $15 million and issue a clarification after anchor George Stephanopoulos incorrectly said Trump was found liable for rape. In January 2025, Paramount / CBS settled a lawsuit concerning a 60 Minutes interview edit for $16 million.

Most recently, in September 2025, YouTube settled for $24.5 million, directing the bulk of the payment to nonprofits tied to Trump’s political projects.

Together, these deals totaling more than $90 million, have fueled Trump’s narrative of victory over what he calls Big Tech and mainstream media censorship, even as critics highlight the political and ethical implications of such settlements.

Donald Trump gleefully trolled YouTube after it agreed to pay $24.5 million to end a longstanding lawsuit—with most of it earmarked for the president’s tacky White House ballroom project.

— The Daily Beast (@thedailybeast.bsky.social) 2025-09-30T11:39:46.790937Z

In an address before all of America’s senior military officials, at an emergency meeting convened by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, Trump declared that the United States faces «a war from within.»

Breaking News: President Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the military should use U.S. cities as “training grounds” at an unusual meeting focused on culture wars. It was unclear why they needed to gather senior military leaders from overseas to tell them this face to face.

— The New York Times (@nytimes.com) 2025-09-30T14:52:14.741097Z

The U.S. president stated that generals and admirals should be prepared to address domestic threats with the same urgency and discipline usually applied to foreign adversaries.

«This is going to be a major part for some of the people in this room.»

They don’t wear uniforms

At a rare military gathering in Quantico, Trump urged his top commanders to shift their focus away from foreign adversaries and toward domestic security.

The president argued it would be «no different than a foreign enemy,» but emphasized the challenge, noting that the targets «don’t wear uniforms,» which makes the task «more difficult in many ways.»

«We are under invasion from within … no different than a foreign enemy, but more difficult in many ways because they don’t wear uniforms,» Trump declared in his speech before the nation’s generals, who sat in unusual silence.

Upon taking the stage, Trump even remarked on the atmosphere, saying: «I never walked into a room so silent before», a striking contrast for a president more accustomed to being greeted with chants and cheers from his fervent MAGA supporters.

«We should use some of the dangerous cities as training grounds.»

Very unsafe places

Trump went on to single out major U.S. cities, blaming Democratic leadership for turning them into what he described as dangerous places:

«The ones that are run by the radical left Democrats … what they’ve done to San Francisco, Chicago, New York, Los Angeles, they’re very unsafe places.»

The president then warned his audience that restoring order in these cities would fall to the military, declaring: «And we’re going to straighten them out one by one. And this is going to be a major part for some of the people in this room.»

Trump added that the armed forces should be directly involved in tackling unrest at home, saying: «We should use some of the dangerous cities as training grounds» for the military.

«If you don’t like what I’m saying, you can leave the room. But, there goes your rank and there goes your future.»

The president then revealed that he had issued orders to create quick-reaction forces tasked with helping to quell civil disturbances, directing the National Guard to form standing units capable of rapid deployment across the country.

A Stern Warning on Dissent

During his address to America’s top military leaders, President Trump struck a combative tone while outlining his vision of the armed forces playing a greater role in domestic security. After declaring that the country faced «a war from within» and urging generals and admirals to treat internal threats like foreign enemies, Trump warned the assembled officers about dissent.

«If you don’t like what I’m saying, you can leave the room. But, there goes your rank and there goes your future,» he said, according to People

Singer Ariana Grande sparked backlash all the way to the White House with an Instagram post questioning MAGA voters after 250 days of Trump’s presidency.

White House fumes at Ariana Grande after she asks MAGA if their lives are better under Trump

— The Independent (@the-independent.com) 2025-09-30T14:34:39.677Z

In an Instagram story over the weekend, pop star Ariana Grande reposted a message directed at Trump supporters, beginning with: «I want to check with Trump voters. I have one genuine question.»

«It’s been 250 days […] has your life gotten better?»

Trump’s first 250 days back in office

In the text reshared by the Wicked star, the message expressed her views on Trump and his administration since his return to the White House:

«It’s been 250 days, now that immigrants have been violently torn from their families and communities have been destroyed, now that trans people have been blamed for virtually everything and live in fear, now that free speech is on the brink of collapse for us all…»

This statement reflects many of the flashpoints of Trump’s first 250 days back in office, from mass deportation raids to escalating battles over free speech on college campuses and in the media, while the transgender community has been singled out and broadly blamed by the right and the Trump administration for the actions of a few.

«Has the widespread suffering of others paid off for you in the way he promised it would, or are you still waiting?»

Grande’s message goes on:

«Has your life gotten better? Have your groceries gotten cheaper? Have your health insurance premiums gone down? Has your work/life balance improved? Can you take a vacation yet? Are you happier?»

Despite campaign promises, grocery prices remain high, with inflation easing only slightly while everyday costs for families continue to bite. Health insurance premiums have not meaningfully decreased, and critics argue that Trump’s efforts to roll back parts of the Affordable Care Act risk pushing costs higher for vulnerable Americans. Labor advocates also note that stagnant wages and weakened worker protections make work–life balance harder to achieve.

Meanwhile, polls show many households still unable to afford vacations or discretionary spending.

Grande’s post resonate as a cultural reflection of the growing skepticism about whether Trump’s policies have improved the daily lives of ordinary Americans.

The message shared by Grande concludes with:

«Has the widespread suffering of others paid off for you in the way he promised it would, or are you still waiting?»

A fierce backlash from Trump supporters

Ariana Grande’s post quickly drew fierce backlash from Trump supporters online, many of whom attacked her personally with body-shaming and derogatory comments rather than addressing the substance of her message.

«Save your tears, Ariana»

The controversy eventually reached the White House, where spokesperson Kush Desai fired back at Grande with a jab of his own, telling reporters:

«Save your tears, Ariana … President Trump’s actions ended Biden-era inflation and are bringing in trillions in new investments.»

Ariana Grande Calls Out Trump Supporters in Fiery Instagram Post https://t.co/1CS7iF99aF pic.twitter.com/1kb6HFY1Sq

— TMZ (@TMZ) September 28, 2025

Electronic Arts (EA), the video game giant behind Battlefield, The Sims, and Madden NFL, is going private in a record $55 billion buyout.

Video game maker Electronic Arts is going private in a $55 billion deal that’s funded by Saudi Arabia and a Jared Kusher-backed investment firm https://cnn.it/4nrinwb

— CNN (@cnn.com) 2025-09-29T17:30:10.404315115Z

The buyout was led by a consortium including private equity firm Silver Lake Partners, Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF), and Affinity Partners, the investment company founded by Jared Kushner, the husband of Ivanka Trump.

«By taking EA private, we’ll have greater freedom to invest, innovate, and deliver the kind of groundbreaking experiences players expect from us.»

More than 30 years

The video game industry remains one of the fastest-growing segments in entertainment, a market so attractive that investors are scrambling to get a stake in it.

Together, the group carried out the biggest leveraged buyout the video game industry has ever seen, according to CNN, a deal funded mostly with borrowed money. It will take EA private after more than 30 years on the stock market, ending public trading of its shares and putting the company fully under the control of its new investors.

EA’s leadership team, including CEO Andrew Wilson, will remain in place to steer the company through the transition. In a statement, Wilson said: «By taking EA private, we’ll have greater freedom to invest, innovate, and deliver the kind of groundbreaking experiences players expect from us.»

A pioneer in the video game industry

Founded in 1982 by Trip Hawkins, Electronic Arts (EA) quickly established itself as a pioneer in the video game industry.

The company gained early recognition with computer games like Pinball Construction Set before rising to global prominence with sports titles under its EA Sports label, especially Madden NFL (launched in 1988). In the 2000s, EA expanded its portfolio with blockbuster franchises including The Sims, Battlefield, FIFA, and Need for Speed, solidifying its dominance in both console and PC markets.

Over four decades, EA has grown into one of the world’s largest publishers, shaping modern gaming culture worldwide.

Electronic Arts, maker of video games like “Madden NFL,” “Battlefield,” and “The Sims,” is being acquired for $52.5 billion in what could become the largest-ever buyout funded by private-equity firms.

— NBC News (@nbcnews.com) 2025-09-29T14:59:10Z

In a series of posts on Truth Social, the U.S. president announced that starting October 1 he will impose a new round of tariffs on a variety of products, going up to «100%», citing a national security threat.

Since returning to office, President Trump has waged a global trade war without parallel in modern history. On Thursday he announced a slew of steep tariffs on pharmaceuticals, semi trucks, kitchen cabinets and furniture.Here's where things stand for the world.

— The New York Times (@nytimes.com) 2025-09-26T12:10:04.942323Z

Trump Imposes 25% Tariff on Foreign Heavy Trucks

In his first announcement on Truth Social, President Trump declared that beginning October 1, 2025, the United States will impose a 25% tariff on all «Heavy (Big!) Trucks» manufactured abroad.

Trump said the measure is designed to shield American truck makers from what he described as «unfair outside competition.» He specifically cited leading U.S. manufacturers such as Peterbilt, Kenworth, Freightliner, and Mack Trucks as beneficiaries of the new policy.

Emphasizing the importance of the trucking industry, Trump argued that protecting domestic truckers is vital not only for economic reasons but also for national security. «We need our Truckers to be financially healthy and strong, for many reasons, but above all else, for National Security purposes!» he wrote.

«We must protect, for National Security and other reasons, our Manufacturing process.»

Trump Targets Furniture Imports With Tariffs Up to 50%

In his second announcement on Truth Social, President Trump revealed that beginning October 1, 2025, the United States will impose steep tariffs on a range of imported home products. Kitchen cabinets, bathroom vanities, and related goods will face a 50% tariff, while upholstered furniture will be subject to a 30% tariff.

Trump justified the move by denouncing what he described as a large-scale «FLOODING» of such products into the U.S. market from abroad. Calling the practice «very unfair,» he argued that the tariffs are necessary to safeguard American manufacturers and linked the issue to national security.

«We must protect, for National Security and other reasons, our Manufacturing process,» Trump wrote.

Trump Announces 100% Tariff on Imported Pharmaceuticals Without U.S. Production

In his third announcement on Truth Social, President Trump declared that beginning October 1, 2025, the United States will impose a 100% tariff on all branded or patented pharmaceutical products imported into the country, unless the company is actively building a manufacturing plant in America.

The statement specified that the term «IS BUILDING» will be defined as «breaking ground» or «under construction.» Companies that have already started construction will therefore be exempt from the tariff.

Trump presented the measure as a necessary step to strengthen domestic pharmaceutical manufacturing and reduce reliance on foreign sources for critical medicines.

Reactions to Trump’s Tariff Announcements

Trump’s new tariffs sparked swift backlash across industries: trucking groups warned the 25% duty on heavy trucks will raise costs (Truck News), and furniture retailers said the 50% and 30% tariffs will hit consumers (Furniture Today).

The 100% tariff on pharmaceuticals drew the sharpest criticism, with hospitals warning of shortages (Washington Post) and European officials citing trade deals (Reuters), even as Roche and Novartis pointed to U.S. investments (AP News).

Donald Trump, speaking to reporters the day after the shocking indictment of former FBI Director James Comey, one of his political opponents, declared that more will follow, saying:

«They’re corrupt.»

JUST IN: President Donald Trump told reporters he expects other political opponents to be prosecuted after the indictment of former FBI Director James Comey: https://cnn.it/4gOiEXQ

— CNN (@cnn.com) 2025-09-26T15:04:12.440118544Z

Former FBI Director James Comey was indicted on September 25 by a federal grand jury in Virginia on charges of making false statements and obstructing a congressional proceeding.

«These were corrupt, radical left Democrats.»

A five-year statute of limitations

The indictment came just days before the expiration of the five-year statute of limitations, raising eyebrows about its timing.

It occurred under highly unusual pressure: Donald Trump had just forced out several Justice Department officials to install one of his personal attorneys, Lindsey Halligan, as interim U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia, a move widely seen as an attempt to push forward charges against Comey, especially since she had no prior experience as a federal prosecutor before this appointment.

«They weaponized the Justice Department like nobody in history. What they’ve done is terrible.»

This episode has intensified accusations of political interference in the U.S. justice system and underscored the fraught relationship between Trump and federal institutions, a fact that does not appear to trouble Trump.

According to CNN, he predicted more indictments would soon follow, stating: «I think there will be others», and adding: «These were corrupt, radical left Democrats.»

Donald Trump presents his own justification for this unprecedented move, even as he is sharply criticized for using the justice system as a tool of personal revenge: «They weaponized the Justice Department like nobody in history. What they’ve done is terrible. I hope, frankly, there are others, because you can’t let this happen to a country.»

«My heart is broken for the Department of Justice.»

A dangerous politicization of justice

Former FBI Director James Comey released a defiant video statement on Instagram shortly after his indictment, forcefully rejecting the charges and casting the case as a dangerous politicization of justice.

In the video, Comey declared, «I’m innocent,» and urged that the matter be resolved openly in court: «So let’s have a trial and keep the faith.» Comey acknowledged his deep concern for the Department of Justice, saying, «My heart is broken for the Department of Justice,» but emphasized his enduring confidence in the federal justice system.

With a resolute tone, Comey vowed, «We will not live on our knees,» framing the indictment as part of a larger test of democratic resilience. He also invoked the words of his daughter, Maurene Comey, a former federal prosecutor who was recently dismissed, quoting her warning that «fear is the tool of a tyrant.»

Comey closed his message with an appeal to civic engagement: «I hope instead you are engaged, you are paying attention and you will vote like your beloved country depends upon it, which it does.»

— James Comey (@jamescomey.bsky.social) 2025-09-26T00:05:36.140Z

A long-running feud

The feud between Donald Trump and former FBI Director James Comey dates back to the earliest days of Trump’s presidency.

Comey, who had been appointed FBI director in 2013 by President Barack Obama, was leading the bureau’s investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 election and possible ties to Trump’s campaign. In May 2017, Trump abruptly fired him, later admitting in an interview that the Russia investigation was on his mind when he made the decision. The dismissal sparked a political firestorm and led to the appointment of Special Counsel Robert Mueller.

Since then, Trump has repeatedly attacked Comey, calling him «dishonest» and accusing him of trying to undermine his presidency. Comey, in turn, has publicly criticized Trump’s leadership, describing him as «unfit for office» and warning that Trump’s actions threatened democratic institutions.

The conflict deepened over the years, with Trump framing Comey as part of a so-called «deep state» working against him, while Comey cast himself as defending the integrity of the FBI and the rule of law.

The latest indictment of Comey, pushed forward under Trump’s return to power, has reignited their long-running feud. For Trump, it represents a measure of «retribution»; for Comey, it is the latest chapter in what he sees as an attempt to «weaponize the justice system» against political opponents.

President Trump’s pressure on the Justice Department to charge the former FBI director James Comey, one of his highest-profile retribution targets, could have profound consequences. Here are four takeaways.

— The New York Times (@nytimes.com) 2025-09-26T15:35:03.320812Z

A viral doomsday prediction called «The Rapture» spread on TikTok for weeks, claiming that on September 23 and 24 Jesus Christ would return to Earth and take believers to Heaven.

This week, dozens of Christian creators on TikTok prepared for what they thought would be a biblical Rapture. It never came.

— NBC News (@nbcnews.com) 2025-09-25T02:00:11Z

But nothing happened, and many followers are now demanding an apology from the pastor at the center of the apocalyptic prophecy.

«On the 23rd and the 24th of September, 2025, I will come to take my church.»

According to NBC, the prediction appears to have originated on YouTube from a South African pastor named Joshua Mhlakela, who shared his theory over the summer.

Insisting he was «100% certain» after receiving the vision in a 2018 dream, the pastor described the event as one where people would «disappear in the blink of an eye,» adding that he had received the message from Jesus himself: «On the 23rd and the 24th of September, 2025, I will come to take my church.»

“RaptureTok”: The Apocalyptic Prophecy That Took Over TikTok

The phenomenon quickly became known as «RaptureTok,» with the hashtag #RaptureTok exploding on the platform and generating thousands of videos ranging from testimonies of the faithful to viral parodies and skeptical breakdowns.

Extreme Reactions Fueled by Fear

Beyond the memes and satire, some TikTok users took the prophecy deadly seriously. Convinced the end was near, they made drastic decisions: quitting their jobs, selling off possessions, or even neglecting exams and schoolwork.

Videos of believers selling their possessions quickly went viral, but when the supposed day of the «Rapture» arrived and nothing happened, the hashtag turned into consternation among believers and mockery from others.

The prophecy backfired with videos of anxious anticipation quickly gave way to ridicule, disbelief, and even calls for public apologies from the pastor who inspired the prediction.

The viral story of the supposed «Rapture» spread far beyond TikTok and its more than 360,000 posts under the hashtag «rapture,» drawing widespread attention and coverage from major media outlets, including NBC, AP News, The Guardian and The New York Times.

The Rapture is upon us, according to TikTokers, some of whom have latched on to a prediction that on Tuesday, September 23 — today — Jesus Christ will return to Earth and take true believers to Heaven. Predicting the Rapture is a longstanding practice.

— The New York Times (@nytimes.com) 2025-09-23T16:40:04.199261Z

A few days after his speech before the UN General Assembly in New York, President Donald Trump still appeared unsettled by the mishaps that occurred upon his arrival and during his address.

The escalator escalation keeps escalating.

— NBC News (@nbcnews.com) 2025-09-25T12:46:08.753Z

He is now calling for an investigation into what he has described as a «triple sabotage,» even demanding that those responsible be arrested.

A REAL DISGRACE

-Donald Trump

The president voiced his frustrations in a lengthy post on Truth Social, describing his experience at the UN headquarters as «A REAL DISGRACE.»

While he had already pointed to two specific incidents, the escalator and the teleprompter, Trump added a third, declaring: «A REAL DISGRACE took place at the United Nations yesterday — Not one, not two, but three very sinister events!»

A screeching halt

In his post, the president recounted the events beginning with his arrival at the UN building, where he was supposed to take an escalator to reach the hall for his speech. He claimed the escalator «came to a screeching halt,» adding that it was remarkable the First Lady and he were not injured and that they didn’t fall forward, face first, onto the sharp edges of the steel steps.

«Wow, first the escalator event, and now a bad teleprompter. What kind of a place is this?»

Trump demanded that «the people that did it should be arrested,» citing a newspaper article that described the incident as «absolutely sabotage.» He added that, according to rumors, UN workers had even «joked about turning off an escalator.»

Trump then turned to a second incident, which he claimed was deliberate, saying that «before a television audience of millions around the world, and with important leaders in the hall, my teleprompter didn’t work.»

The president said the teleprompter suddenly went «stone cold dark,» adding that, at that moment, he realized something unusual was happening: «Wow, first the escalator event, and now a bad teleprompter. What kind of a place is this?»

«This wasn’t a coincidence, this was triple sabotage at the UN.»

Fantastic reviews?

He insisted the moment had been salvaged only because his speech had received «fantastic reviews,» calling it an achievement that «very few people could have done» to speak for 15 minutes without a teleprompter.

He added that when he later asked the First Lady if she had enjoyed his speech, she told him she «couldn’t hear a thing.»

«This wasn’t a coincidence, this was triple sabotage at the UN,» he added in his post.

Saying that he was sending a copy of this letter to the Secretary General to demand an immediate investigation, Trump shamed the UN, declaring: «They ought to be ashamed of themselves. No wonder the United Nations hasn’t been able to do the job it was created to do.»

Big trouble

It is worth recalling that in the very first moments of his speech, Donald Trump opened his address at the United Nations by mocking the institution itself. Right from the start, he referred to his mishaps and told delegates that the two things he had received from the UN were «a bad escalator and a bad teleprompter.»

He recounted how the escalator stalled midway as he entered the building and complained that his teleprompter failed at the start of his remarks, warning that another malfunction could cause «serious problems» and even threatening the operator with «big trouble.» The comments drew a mix of laughter and uneasy silence from the hall.

He then turned to immigration, boasting of his hardline policies and declaring it was time to end what he called the «open borders experiment.» Trump also launched a lengthy attack on climate policies, branding global warming a «hoax» and a «scam made by stupid people.» Mocking environmentalists, he quipped, «No more cows, we don’t want cows anymore. I guess they want to kill all the cows.»

The former president praised America’s withdrawal from the Paris climate accord and lauded «clean, beautiful coal» as central to his vision of energy policy.

Trump is demanding an investigation following what he described as a “triple sabotage” during his UNGA visit, taking to social media to claim that a series of technical mishaps, involving a stopped escalator, a teleprompter failure and audio issues, were deliberate acts meant to undermine him.

— CNN (@cnn.com) 2025-09-25T02:01:01.866250332Z