A Trump administration Health and Human Services official faced a Trump official UN assault in a United Nations bathroom on September 25 during the UN General Assembly, leading to an arrest and U.S. calls for a security review.
Details of the Trump official UN assault
The HHS official, in New York to support the department’s leadership team, was reportedly followed into a women’s bathroom. The assailant allegedly recorded, verbally accosted, and physically assaulted the official.
New York City police arrested the individual, who was later charged with assault, aggravated harassment, attempted assault, and criminal possession of a weapon. The accused was released from custody and has a court date scheduled for Nov. 13.
Official Recounts the Confrontation
The official described the approximately 10-minute encounter as “very disorienting.” The assailant allegedly screamed derogatory, pro-Palestinian comments, calling the official a “fascist” and a “Nazi.“
“I realized I was being yelled at and that the light was also a recording device,” the official stated. She attempted to hide in a bathroom stall, but the woman allegedly pushed on the door and filmed over it.
White House Alleges UN Security Failures
The White House condemned the incident, with Deputy Press Secretary Anna Kelly calling it “part of a disturbing and dangerous set of failures by the UN.” She also referenced alleged prior “sabotage of President Trump” by the organization.
“Thankfully, the official is safe, and the lunatic was arrested,” Kelly said, questioning “how this violent protester was admitted into a major national security event.” The White House demanded that “the UN must answer why these highly concerning incidents continue to happen.“
Calls for UN General Assembly Security Review
A U.S. UN spokesperson expressed outrage over the HHS official assaulted in UN bathroom. “This attack must be addressed swiftly, and consequences must be felt,” the spokesperson said.
The spokesperson added that the UN “has lost its way” and that the U.S. now “must also immediately implement a thorough review of the UN’s security operations.” This demand for a UN General Assembly security review comes after the spokesperson asked, “If you can’t keep people safe in your own building, how can you claim to be the world’s diplomatic center?“
Arrest and Secret Service Investigation Underway
The U.S. Secret Service will lead a Secret Service investigation UN assault to determine how the alleged assailant gained entry to the secure event.
The United Nations has reportedly pledged to support the investigation with every available resource.
