Fox News Host Calls for Extreme Action Against UN After Elevator Incident
A Fox News broadcaster has sparked outrage by suggesting that the United Nations should face violent repercussions following an elevator malfunction involving former President Donald Trump. During a recent episode of his primetime show, host Jesse Watters implied that the incident could have been an act of sabotage and proposed extreme measures against the international organization.
Watters referenced a report by The Times, which indicated that UN staff members had jokingly considered disabling escalators and elevators in anticipation of Trump’s arrival, potentially forcing him to use the stairs. He characterized this situation as “an insurrection” and stated, “What we need to do is either leave the UN… or we need to bomb it. It is in New York, though. There might be some fallout.”
Trump himself appeared to take the elevator malfunction in stride during his speech at the UN, humorously noting that he had experienced “a bad escalator and a bad teleprompter.” He laughed about the situation, adding, “If the First Lady weren’t in great shape, she would have fallen. We’re both in great shape.”
Despite Trump’s lighthearted approach, the White House has since requested an investigation into the malfunctioning elevator, with Watters suggesting that it could have endangered the First Lady, whom he called “the most beautiful First Lady in American history.”
According to a source familiar with the situation, the elevator issue arose from someone inadvertently activating the emergency stop. This incident has added to a growing list of controversial remarks made on Fox News. Just a week prior, another Fox host, Brian Kilmeade, faced backlash for suggesting that mentally ill homeless individuals should be “killed” during a discussion about a tragic stabbing incident involving a Ukrainian refugee.
Kilmeade later described his comments as “extremely callous,” particularly following the murder of Iryna Zarutska in Charlotte, North Carolina. His statements ignited a nationwide debate concerning the treatment of vulnerable populations in America. During the same segment, fellow anchor Lawrence Jones remarked on the difficulty of encouraging mentally ill individuals to accept available help, suggesting that they should be compelled to seek treatment or face incarceration.
In response to Kilmeade’s comments, Rep. Don Beyer of Virginia expressed his disapproval on social media platform X, emphasizing that America’s homeless population includes over a million children and many veterans. He stated, “Nobody deserves to be murdered by the government for mental illness or poverty. These Fox hosts are calling for mass murder – it is sick.”
The incidents involving both Watters and Kilmeade raise serious questions about the rhetoric used by prominent media figures and the potential consequences of extreme statements. As the public discourse continues to evolve, the impact of such comments on vulnerable communities remains a pressing concern.
The fallout from these remarks and the elevator incident reflects a broader cultural dialogue regarding the responsibility of media figures and their influence on public opinion.
