On Friday, former President Donald Trump found himself in a light-hearted moment when an unexpected bump from a boom microphone brought humor to an otherwise routine day.
As he was addressing the media at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland, the 78-year-old had a brief encounter with the extended microphone. Known for its fluffy windscreen, humorously termed a “dead cat” in the industry, the mike unintentionally brushed against his mouth and wandered across his face.
In a spontaneous reaction, Trump leaned back, momentarily closing his eyes to protect himself from further contact.
Catch the moment in action here:
Amusement and surprise were written all over Trump’s face as he caught the eye of the reporter controlling the mic, his expressions making the situation quite amusing.
After the microphone was swiftly pulled away, Trump couldn’t help but quip about the incident. With a witty grin, he remarked, “She just made television tonight. She just became a big story tonight,” indirectly pointing at the reporter responsible for the accidental intrusion.
With a chuckle, he turned to someone off-camera and asked, “Did you see that?”
As of now, it’s unclear which news network the mic operator represented, though these types of microphones are commonly utilized to capture clear sound amidst the loud environments typical near Air Force One and Marine One’s engines.
Unaffected by the encounter, Trump proceeded to continue answering questions before boarding Air Force One.
Social Media’s Spirited Response
The video quickly circulated on social media platform X (previously known as Twitter), prompting a flurry of humorous and varied reactions.
One user commented on Trump’s expression, “That look after the incident,” called attention to his side-eye look.
Another remarked, “Omg I bet the person holding the microphone was super embarrassed,” while a third speculated, “Her life will change forever after this unfortunate decision. She will find out that actions have consequences.”
Some users suspected malintent, suggesting that the incident might have been planned and called for repercussions.
One user demanded, “She needs to be arrested! It was on purpose,” with others echoing the sentiment, “Arrest her NOW” and “That looked deliberate.”
Another user expressed concerns, tweeting, “Secret Service better tighten up. Why wouldn’t this be a possible dry run for something more serious… chemical to germ related?”
The Small Trip Before Takeoff
Just moments before the mic incident, Trump had a minor misstep on the steps of Marine One. As he helped X, the child of Elon Musk, Tesla and DOGE CEO, aboard, he slightly tripped—his right foot catching on the first step.
He promptly regained his footing, smoothly proceeding up the steps without further mishap.
Despite the pair of minor mishaps, Trump adhered to his schedule, demonstrating his resilience whether amid political maneuvers or an unexpected microphone nudge.
