Trump and Melania steal limelight as First Couple makes dramatic entry at UN Headquarters in NY; Top photos

 Donald Trump gave a blistering speech on Tuesday after he and Melania faced ‘escalator’ mishap at 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly.

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U.S. President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump arrive to attend the 80th United Nations General Assembly, in New York City, New York, U.S., September 23, 2025. The duo faced a minor slip-up as Melania grabbed onto the side rail to save herself from collapsing after the escalator abruptly stopped just after she got on it. (REUTERS)

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First lady Melania Trump (R) listens as U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during the 80th session of the UN�s General Assembly (UNGA) on September 23, 2025 in New York City.  (Getty Images via AFP)

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World leaders convened for the 80th Session of UNGA, with this year's theme for the annual global meeting being ‘Better together: 80 years and more for peace, development and human rights.’  (REUTERS)

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First lady Melania Trump is likely to greet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s wife, Olena, on Tuesday. (AFP)

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Trump's addresses the 80th United Nations General Assembly, in New York City, New York, U.S., September 23, 2025. REUTERS/Al Drago (REUTERS)

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President Donald Trump motions as he leaves after addressing the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly, Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2025, at U.N. headquarters. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura) (AP)

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Tiffany Trump and her husband Michael Boulos attend the 80th United Nations General Assembly, at the U.N. headquarters in New York City, U.S., September 23, 2025. REUTERS/Jeenah Moon (REUTERS)

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Delegates listen as U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during the 80th session of the UN's General Assembly (UNGA) at the United Nations headquarters on September 23, 2025 in New York City.  (Getty Images via AFP)

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Delegates listen as U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during the 80th session of the UN's General Assembly (UNGA) at the United Nations headquarters on September 23, 2025 in New York City.  (Getty Images via AFP)