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Fox11 Helicopter Pilot’s Hot-Mic Confession Draws Attention as LA 'No Kings Day' Protest Turns Violent

His unfiltered remarks sparked viewer concern during police deployment of less-lethal munitions against Los Angeles demonstrators.

Thousands of protesters gather in downtown Los Angeles for an anti-Trump "No Kings Day" demonstration in a city that has been the focus of protests against Trump's immigration raids on June 14, 2025 in Los Angeles, California.
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Overview

  • Stu Mundel accidentally broadcast a personal monologue over a hot mic while covering nationwide 'No Kings Day' demonstrations in Los Angeles.
  • Mundel revealed his legal separation, quipped about past relationship “debacles,” and joked about cats and his love of bourbon during the live stream.
  • Viewers responded with both laughter and messages of concern for Mundel’s well-being after the unexpected commentary.
  • Demonstrators protesting President Trump’s immigration raids hurled concrete, rocks and commercial-grade fireworks at LAPD officers in downtown LA.
  • Mundel acknowledged that Fox11 may have muted his audio once managers realized his microphone was still on.