Melania Trump shows she's 'boss' after escalator entrance goes very wrong

Melania Trump once again showed her composed nature during an unexpected moment at the United Nations Headquarters in New York City on Tuesday, September 23.

The First Lady accompanied President Donald Trump to the 80th session of the UN General Assembly, where global leaders gathered under this year’s theme: “Better together: 80 years and more for peace, development and human rights.”

As the couple entered the building on 45th Street, cameras captured a brief but unusual incident. When President Trump stepped onto the escalator, it suddenly came to a halt. While the 79-year-old appeared momentarily caught off guard, Melania immediately took control of the situation. In her signature heels, she began walking up the stationary escalator with confidence, prompting the President to follow.

The clip quickly went viral online, with many users praising her composure.

• One X user wrote: “Melania is a boss for that move.”
• Another added: “Even in high heels, she didn’t hesitate. That’s leadership.”
• A third commented: “She didn’t miss a beat. Melania’s unstoppable.”

Social media users also complimented her style, noting her sleek white outfit and her ability to remain poised under pressure.

Adding to the day’s challenges, President Trump later faced another technical issue during his UN speech when the teleprompter malfunctioned. Addressing the audience without his prepared script, Trump remarked: “I don’t mind making this speech without a teleprompter, because the teleprompter is not working.”

Although visibly frustrated, he continued speaking, drawing awkward laughter from the audience. At one point, Trump even warned: “Whoever is operating this teleprompter is in big trouble.”

Despite the hiccups, the escalator incident became the highlight for many observers. It reinforced Melania Trump’s reputation as calm, confident, and resilient qualities that often make her stand out on the world stage.