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People Demand Reporter Is Arrested After President Trump Is Hit in Face With Boom Mic

Trump’s shocking mic incident explained.

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In a startling turn of events, President Donald Trump found himself at the center of an unexpected incident with the press. ​

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Trump’s history with the press recalled.

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The incident has drawn parallels to past events where interactions between Trump and the press led to controversies. ​

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In November 2018, CNN’s Jim Acosta had his press credentials suspended after a heated exchange with Trump during a press conference.

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The White House accused Acosta of inappropriate behavior towards an intern, a claim he denied. ​

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The suspension led to a legal battle, with CNN suing the Trump administration, resulting in Acosta’s credentials being reinstated. ​

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More recently, a hot mic exchange between Trump and Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts sparked wild conspiracy theories. ​

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Critics speculated about a secret agenda, though no concrete evidence supported such claims.

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These incidents highlight the intense scrutiny and speculation surrounding Trump’s interactions with the media and public figures.​

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The recent mic incident adds to a growing list of tense encounters between Trump and the media, fueling ongoing speculation and controversy.

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Trump’s shocking microphone moment exposed.

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On March 14, during a press briefing at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland, the 78-year-old President was addressing reporters. ​

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As he leaned in to respond to a question, a boom microphone, equipped with a fuzzy windscreen known as a “dead cat,” struck his face. ​

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The mic grazed his mouth and cheek, causing him to momentarily close his eyes and lean back. ​

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Clearly taken aback, Trump shot a sharp glance at the reporter holding the mic. ​

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He then quipped, “She just made television tonight. She just became a big story tonight.” ​

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Turning off-camera, he asked, “Did you see that?” ​

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The identity of the mic operator remains unknown, as does the media outlet she represents. ​

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Despite the brief interruption, Trump quickly regained his composure and continued answering questions before boarding Air Force One. ​

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Reactions to Trump’s mic mishap unveiled.

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This incident has since gone viral, sparking a whirlwind of reactions and conspiracy theories. ​

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Social media platforms buzzed with users debating the nature of the mic mishap. ​

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Some criticized the Secret Service for not preventing the mic from hitting the President. ​

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Others speculated that the incident was intentional, suggesting potential foul play. ​

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One user wrote, “Was the microphone poisoned? Hitting Trump with the mic was done on purpose.” ​

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Another added, “I hope the Secret Service checks for mics being embedded with substances in the future.” ​

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Calls for reporter to be arrested highlighted.

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Theories about the mic being tainted with “biological agents,” “fentanyl,” or “chemical solutions” began to circulate. ​

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Some users called for an immediate investigation into the incident. ​

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“The @SecretService should investigate the incident and test the mic for poisonous substances,” one tweet read. ​

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Others believed the knock was deliberate and even called for the reporter’s arrest. ​

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“She needs to be arrested! It was on purpose,” an X user wrote. ​

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Another agreed, tweeting, “Arrest her NOW.” ​

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“Secret Service better tighten up. Why wouldn’t this be a possible dry run for something more serious… chemical to germ related?” one person tweeted. ​

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The speculation continues.

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As of now, there has been no official comment from the White House regarding the incident. ​

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Whether a simple accident or something more sinister, the mic mishap has undoubtedly become a “big story” as Trump predicted. ​

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