Overview

• President Donald Trump was hit in the face by a boom microphone while speaking with reporters at Joint Base Andrews on March 14, 2025.
• The microphone, covered with a 'dead cat' windscreen, accidentally brushed his mouth and face as a reporter leaned in to ask a question.
• Trump reacted with a sharp glare and raised eyebrows before joking, 'She just became a big story tonight,' and resuming the press conference.
• Video of the incident quickly went viral, sparking a mix of humor, concern, and conspiracy theories about potential security lapses.
• Some conservative commentators criticized the Secret Service for allowing the mic to get so close, while others praised Trump for handling the moment with humor.