People shocked after Donald Trump gets hit in the face by reporter with boom mic live on tv
The former and upcoming President of the United States encountered an awkward moment while answering press questions at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland last Friday. A large, fuzzy boom microphone suddenly struck Trump's face, touching his mouth and sliding across as he leaned back with closed eyes to avoid contact.
Reporters often use extended microphones to maintain distance from camera shots during crowded interviews. However, someone clearly misjudged the space between Trump and the microphone's fuzzy cover, causing it to brush against his face. The 78-year-old glared at the female reporter before remarking: "She just made television tonight. She just became a big story tonight."
Trump's reaction mixed irritation with amusement. After giving the reporter a stern look, he raised his eyebrows and laughed, asking someone off-camera: "Did you see that?"
The incident has spread widely online, generating varied responses. Many viewers praised Trump for handling it well, while others expressed anger at the reporter's physical contact with the president.
One social media user wrote: "A reporter just HIT President Trump with a microphone. But 47 handled it like a PRO."
Another person commented: "How on earth did a reporter get that boom mic so close to Trump's face? This just doesn't seem right. Security should tighten up. Embarrassing for the press."
A third added: "President Trump was just smacked in the face by a reporter's boom mic. Unreal these people. Have some respect."
Trump supporters questioned the Secret Service's actions, expressing disbelief that anyone could get so near to him. Some suggested the microphone might contain harmful substances like "fentanyl, anthrax, herpes" or be "infected with the next pandemic."
One commenter went as far as calling it "an assassination attempt," while another wrote: "If Trump mysteriously gets sick or has some medical situation then the boom mic was laced with something. That microphone should have been confiscated immediately."
Others simply demanded the reporter's termination. With such diverse reactions to this incident, the reporter involved likely regrets the mishap.
This incident follows Trump's recent announcement on Truth Social about a "good" conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin. During their talk, Trump reportedly attempted to broker a deal between Russia and Ukraine regarding their ongoing three-year conflict.
