Escalator 'Curse' Sparks Outrage: Jesse Watters Demands UN Demolition After Trump's Iconic Ride

In a segment that left many viewers scratching their heads, Fox News host Jesse Watters launched into a stunning tirade on 'The Five,' culminating in a demand for the United Nations building to be 'destroyed.' The astonishing call to action was not, as one might assume, in response to a major geopolitical crisis, but rather linked to a perceived 'curse' stemming from Donald Trump's infamous 2015 escalator ride.

The catalyst for Watters' extraordinary proposition was the memory of Trump's dramatic descent on a gold escalator at Trump Tower, where he announced his presidential candidacy.

Watters, with characteristic dramatic flair, suggested that the UN building, located mere blocks from Trump Tower, had become a 'cursed' site following this pivotal moment in American political history.

During a discussion concerning New York City's growing migrant crisis, Watters veered sharply, declaring, 'You know what? I think the UN building has to be destroyed.

There's a curse on it.' He elaborated, 'Ever since Trump went down that escalator and became president, they have been nothing but a menace. Nothing but a menace!' The statement, delivered with a mix of mock outrage and genuine theatricality, immediately became a talking point across social media and media analysis.

While it remains unclear whether Watters' demand was a hyperbolic jest or a genuine expression of frustration, it nonetheless underscored the often-combative and sensationalist nature of commentary on shows like 'The Five.' The UN, a frequent target for conservative critics, has often been accused of inefficiency or undermining American sovereignty.

Watters' remarks, however, took this criticism to an unprecedented, almost absurd, level by linking it to a personal 'curse' rather than policy failures.

The segment unfolded as co-host Greg Gutfeld attempted to interject, acknowledging the theatricality of Watters' declaration. Yet, Watters pressed on, seemingly undeterred, reiterating his desire for the destruction of the international organization's iconic headquarters.

This incident serves as a striking example of the theatricality and often extreme rhetoric employed in cable news, where an escalator ride can, apparently, lead to calls for the demolition of global institutions.