A Fox News host has sparked controversy after suggesting that the United Nations should be attacked following an incident involving a malfunctioning elevator during President Donald Trump‘s visit. On a recent episode of his primetime show, Jesse Watters implied that the elevator failure could have been an act of sabotage, remarking, “Daddy’s not happy,” in reference to Trump.
The incident occurred as Trump arrived at the UN, where staff members reportedly joked about turning off the escalators and elevators to make him walk up the stairs. Watters escalated the situation further, declaring, “This is an insurrection,” and stated, “What we need to do is either leave the UN or we need to bomb it.” He added, “It is in New York, though. There might be some fallout,” suggesting a reckless disregard for the potential consequences of such comments.
During his speech at the UN, Trump himself appeared to downplay the incident, humorously stating, “These are the two things I got from the United Nations – a bad escalator and a bad teleprompter.” He further joked, “If the First Lady weren’t in great shape, she would have fallen. We’re both in great shape,” indicating his lighthearted approach to the malfunction.
Following the incident, the White House has called for an investigation into the elevator mishap, highlighting concerns that it could have endangered the First Lady. Reports later indicated that the elevator’s emergency stop had been accidentally activated, which was clarified by an anonymous source familiar with the situation.
This incident is not the first time Fox News has faced backlash for controversial remarks. Recently, host Brian Kilmeade made headlines for suggesting that mentally ill homeless individuals should be “killed.” His comments came during a segment discussing the murder of Ukrainian refugee Iryna Zarutska in Charlotte, North Carolina. Kilmeade later apologized, characterizing his remarks as “extremely callous.”
In response to Kilmeade’s comments, Virginia Representative Don Beyer expressed outrage on social media platform X, stating, “America’s homeless population includes over a million children and tens of thousands of veterans, many of whom served in Iraq or Afghanistan.” He condemned the rhetoric of Fox hosts, asserting, “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 recent comments and actions from Fox News hosts have ignited discussions around the influence of media in shaping public discourse and the responsibilities that come with such platforms. As the situation unfolds, it is clear that the implications of these statements could have far-reaching effects on public perception and policy discussions surrounding mental health and homelessness in the United States.