A routine press briefing at Maryland’s Joint Base Andrews turned into a viral sensation when a reporter’s microphone accidentally bumped Donald Trump’s face.
DONALD TRUMP’S MIC MOMENT
The U.S. president, mid-sentence about Gaza, recoiled with a raised eyebrow and a sharp glare before quipping. “She just made television tonight. She became a big story tonight, right? Did you see that?”.
The fuzzy “dead cat” microphone, designed to reduce wind noise, grazed Trump’s lips and cheek. The operator apologised audibly, but their identity remains a mystery, according to E News.
While Trump laughed it off, conservative commentators like Laura Loomer urged tighter security, referencing past threats against him.
DONALD TRUMP AND X
Earlier that day, Trump strolled across the White House South Lawn with Elon Musk’s 4-year-old son, X Æ A-Xii (nicknamed X). This provided another viral moment.
The president let X board Marine One first, then tripped on the steps while following.
X’s February visit to the Oval Office had already made headlines when he picked his nose behind the Resolute Desk during a press conference, according to NDTV.
Trump, a self-proclaimed “germophobe,” praised X as a “great guy” and “high-IQ individual” but stayed silent on the snot-related incident.
REPLACING THE RESOLUTE DESK
A week later, Trump replaced the historic Resolute Desk with the C&O desk. He cited that it’s “light refinishing” without elaboration.
While Trump’s mic mishap and Musk’s mini-me may seem worlds away, these viral moments highlight the unpredictable nature of global politics.
Donald Trump’s second term, which began in January 2025, has been marked by aggressive executive actions and polarising reforms, according to People.
DONALD TRUMP’S EXECUTIVE ORDERS
In his first 50 days, he signed 89 executive orders—more than any president since Carter. He targets issues like banning biological males from girls’ sports teams and rebranding the Gulf of Mexico.
He has also established the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), led by Elon Musk
DOGE has overseen mass layoffs of federal workers, sparking lawsuits and protests over service disruptions.
On immigration, Trump reinstated the Mexico City policy, blocked asylum-seekers, and attempted to end birthright citizenship. However, courts have blocked the latter.
THE PRESIDENCY
His administration has also prioritised energy dominance, withdrawing from the Paris Climate Accord, dismantling climate initiatives, and promoting fossil fuels.
Economically, Trump faces criticism over proposed tax cuts that could increase deficits over a decade, alongside efforts to slash federal spending and streamline bureaucracy.
While supporters hail his “America First” agenda, critics argue his policies risk destabilising institutions and exacerbating social divides.
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