Gavin Newsom Mocks Trump’s UN Escalator Mishap: Dozy Don Goes Viral

 

Gavin Newsom Trolls Trump Over Escalator Incident at the UN

California Governor Gavin Newsom has once again made headlines for his sharp humor, this time targeting former President Donald Trump following a viral escalator mishap at the United Nations. The incident, which quickly became a social media sensation, saw Trump struggling when an escalator froze as he and First Lady Melania ascended before his U.N. General Assembly address.

Newsom’s press office took to X (formerly Twitter) with a post mocking Trump, writing, “Dozy Don was defeated by the escalator, poor guy! The entire world is laughing at the low IQ 'President.' Next stop: the best room at Memory Meadows Retirement Resort. Tylenol included. Enjoy your stay, Don!” The post reflects the Press Office’s ongoing strategy of trolling Trump with messages mimicking his own caps-lock, hyperbolic communication style.

The “Dozy Don” nickname references Trump’s frequent public fatigue, such as falling asleep at events, including a 9/11 memorial. Some experts have even suggested these episodes could indicate early cognitive decline, though no official medical diagnosis has been confirmed.

The Escalator Incident

The escalator malfunction occurred just before Trump’s address at the UN, forcing him and Melania to continue walking manually. In his speech, Trump expressed frustration, saying:

“All I got from the United Nations was an escalator that on the way up stopped right in the middle. If the First Lady wasn’t in great shape, she would have fallen.”

“These are the two things I got from the United Nations: a bad escalator and a bad teleprompter. Thank you very much.”

The episode quickly drew widespread attention online, with many users highlighting the irony and humor in Trump’s complaints.

Blame Game

Initially, the White House seemed to suggest foul play. Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt called for an investigation into whether the escalator had been intentionally stopped. However, reports later clarified that the mishap was caused by Trump’s own staff. According to The Daily Beast, someone familiar with the event confirmed that “someone in the president’s own entourage accidentally tripped the emergency stop.”

As is often the case, supporters of the MAGA movement initially sought to shift blame, while the reality pointed to simple human error within Trump’s team.

Why This Matters

This incident, while humorous, also highlights the ongoing scrutiny faced by public figures like Trump, where even minor mishaps become viral moments. Meanwhile, Newsom’s playful trolling demonstrates the intersection of politics, social media, and humor in modern public discourse.

For anyone following political news, the story is a reminder that even small incidents can spark major online reactions—and that witty commentary can quickly go viral.