Overview

• On March 3, 2025, President Trump mistakenly called former National Security Adviser H.R. McMaster instead of South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster.
• The call followed a March 2 social media post where Trump insulted McMaster as a 'weak and totally ineffective loser' after McMaster criticized his foreign policy on CBS' '60 Minutes.'
• During the misdial, Trump opened with 'Henry...' before McMaster identified himself, prompting Trump to respond with an expletive and a tirade against his former aide.
• White House communications director Steven Cheung later disparaged McMaster, calling his book 'third-rate' and accusing him of lying to rehabilitate his reputation.
• The incident highlights broader concerns about administrative communication errors and the impact of personal animosities on governance.