{"id":24258,"date":"2025-03-17T19:26:16","date_gmt":"2025-03-17T19:26:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/usdailys.com\/?p=24258"},"modified":"2025-03-17T19:26:16","modified_gmt":"2025-03-17T19:26:16","slug":"donald-trump-gets-hit-in-the-face-by-a-reporter-during-a-press-conference-video","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/usdailys.com\/?p=24258","title":{"rendered":"Donald Trump Gets Hit in the Face by a Reporter During a Press Conference \u2013 Video"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36 ContentRenderer_paragraph-first___d_VF\">A routine press conference took an awkward turn for the 47th U.S. President when an unexpected object interrupted his remarks \u2014 right in the face.<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"adv\">\n<div class=\"AdvTitle_wrap__wIGWH\">\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">Donald Trump experienced an unexpected moment during a press gaggle at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland on March 15, 2025, that sparked a buzz online. As he addressed reporters before leaving the Washington, D.C., area, a boom microphone accidentally hit him in the face.<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Image_wrapper__1NP9g\">\n<div class=\"Image_container__oHMMQ\">\n<div class=\"Image_ref__XcBnw\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/zEd_MmsUxP7prf8abZTMmtLC7_u8Y_wJzkhlTfSna-Q\/rs:fill:375:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vMWQzMzFmNmEyMWFkZmNkNWVlZWU4ODhjY2U3NjZmMzg3M2JmNzcyYmMyZjQ4NWY5OTk2ZjM2NWZkYTZiOTFjNi5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MTIwMCZoZWlnaHQ9MzQw.jpg 375w,https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/E2W8s39EqqyeJtQDVmLW0IbA9gG1v8_5kL7JTvbI6SY\/rs:fill:576:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vMWQzMzFmNmEyMWFkZmNkNWVlZWU4ODhjY2U3NjZmMzg3M2JmNzcyYmMyZjQ4NWY5OTk2ZjM2NWZkYTZiOTFjNi5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MTIwMCZoZWlnaHQ9MzQw.jpg 576w,https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/Ll7BvrBlcQ03mX0aJPLt02psHMugSWnuuKEULMrIXGk\/rs:fill:768:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vMWQzMzFmNmEyMWFkZmNkNWVlZWU4ODhjY2U3NjZmMzg3M2JmNzcyYmMyZjQ4NWY5OTk2ZjM2NWZkYTZiOTFjNi5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MTIwMCZoZWlnaHQ9MzQw.jpg 768w,https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/0nvkdM3Hg1g_RgSQH-JnC7wLLhY2EHQXqoMGBqpV_5I\/rs:fill:992:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vMWQzMzFmNmEyMWFkZmNkNWVlZWU4ODhjY2U3NjZmMzg3M2JmNzcyYmMyZjQ4NWY5OTk2ZjM2NWZkYTZiOTFjNi5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MTIwMCZoZWlnaHQ9MzQw.jpg 992w,https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/Wvgqwc1hFx11EJ93PGEReUe8Qufuh1sDYidJF3HQy5w\/rs:fill:1200:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vMWQzMzFmNmEyMWFkZmNkNWVlZWU4ODhjY2U3NjZmMzg3M2JmNzcyYmMyZjQ4NWY5OTk2ZjM2NWZkYTZiOTFjNi5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MTIwMCZoZWlnaHQ9MzQw.jpg 1200w\" type=\"image\/jpeg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 835px) 100vw, (max-width: 1279px) 830px, 830px\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"Image_image__11E9V Image_post-image__qnTn0\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.amomama.com\/1d331f6a21adfcd5eeee888cce766f3873bf772bc2f485f9996f365fda6b91c6.jpg\" alt=\"A netizen's comment on Donald Trump, dated March 16, 2025 | Source: Instagram\/skynews\" width=\"1200\" height=\"340\" \/><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"Image_title__T6_we\" data-testid=\"image-source\">A netizen&#8217;s comment on Donald Trump, dated March 16, 2025 | Source: Instagram\/skynews<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">Trump had just delivered a speech at the Department of Justice, during which he criticized the media. Despite this, he appeared to be in good spirits while taking questions from reporters, including one about the situation in the Middle East.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Image_wrapper__1NP9g\">\n<div class=\"Image_container__oHMMQ\">\n<div class=\"Image_ref__XcBnw\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/16C4AX-Y3QpoVaUA4ErQCTb5IPKswf-E4fkDr8mHCJQ\/rs:fill:375:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vNmFiZTNiNmIzNTRmYjhmZjFjNmYyOGFlMzhkOTc0OThmYjI0MDA3OTFkMzI1ZGUxZGNjMDJjZmVhNTkxOWUwYi5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MjQwMCZoZWlnaHQ9MTYwMA.jpg 375w,https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/4tQJLjPj_JkLRJ8LHfdN60-5FRXvdFOiXVKKr95ceXc\/rs:fill:576:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vNmFiZTNiNmIzNTRmYjhmZjFjNmYyOGFlMzhkOTc0OThmYjI0MDA3OTFkMzI1ZGUxZGNjMDJjZmVhNTkxOWUwYi5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MjQwMCZoZWlnaHQ9MTYwMA.jpg 576w,https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/dsbcpgw4wlMhAHhg548l0C0Fcxj6DQOMBKdTSIgq91s\/rs:fill:768:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vNmFiZTNiNmIzNTRmYjhmZjFjNmYyOGFlMzhkOTc0OThmYjI0MDA3OTFkMzI1ZGUxZGNjMDJjZmVhNTkxOWUwYi5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MjQwMCZoZWlnaHQ9MTYwMA.jpg 768w,https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/vPJt2-YntaFQGU3762x_OrAYDGybkRmmb3bVHiQnLr8\/rs:fill:992:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vNmFiZTNiNmIzNTRmYjhmZjFjNmYyOGFlMzhkOTc0OThmYjI0MDA3OTFkMzI1ZGUxZGNjMDJjZmVhNTkxOWUwYi5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MjQwMCZoZWlnaHQ9MTYwMA.jpg 992w,https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/MagQHUWjsoCpN0vjsHU8xfdrnyl_hGARc7Mt-BSsM3s\/rs:fill:1200:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vNmFiZTNiNmIzNTRmYjhmZjFjNmYyOGFlMzhkOTc0OThmYjI0MDA3OTFkMzI1ZGUxZGNjMDJjZmVhNTkxOWUwYi5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MjQwMCZoZWlnaHQ9MTYwMA.jpg 1200w\" type=\"image\/jpeg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 835px) 100vw, (max-width: 1279px) 830px, 830px\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"Image_image__11E9V Image_post-image__qnTn0\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.amomama.com\/6abe3b6b354fb8ff1c6f28ae38d97498fb2400791d325de1dcc02cfea5919e0b.jpg\" alt=\"Donald Trump speaks to the press about the conflict in Ukraine before boarding Air Force One at Andrews Air Force Base March 14, 2025, in Maryland | Source: Getty Images\" width=\"2400\" height=\"1600\" \/><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"Image_title__T6_we\" data-testid=\"image-source\">Donald Trump speaks to the press about the conflict in Ukraine before boarding Air Force One at Andrews Air Force Base March 14, 2025, in Maryland | Source: Getty Images<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"adv\">\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvInTextBuilder_slot-wrapper___Oz3G\">\n<div class=\"AdvTitle_wrap__wIGWH\"><span class=\"AdvTitle_text__hRK31\">Advertisement<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__va0pf AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__BxSU_\">\n<div class=\"AdvSlots_adv-square__246sC\" data-slot-type=\"1\" data-position=\"in_article_2\" data-code=\"\/21668216007\/d_amomama_intext_02\">\n<div id=\"in_article_2\" class=\"AdvSlots_slot__YAMh2\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">Suddenly, a reporter&#8217;s boom microphone \u2014 designed to capture audio while people move \u2014 made direct contact with his mouth.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">Reacting quickly, Trump closed his eyes and leaned away to avoid further impact. However, he soon laughed off the incident as the microphone was moved back.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Image_wrapper__1NP9g\">\n<div class=\"Image_container__oHMMQ\">\n<div class=\"Image_ref__XcBnw\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/nQmMkvXzhmpW4n-MD3joDkIMoSKankjjY9QhCxcpTL8\/rs:fill:375:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vNDFkMmYxMDVjNDVmZjFiODdjOWU4ZTljYzM2YzIwMDY1YjhiYWI3NTkzM2FkZjJkZTVlMDg3ZDBjZTEzNTRkYi5qcGc_d2lkdGg9NDA1NSZoZWlnaHQ9Mjc2Nw.jpg 375w,https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/-OTd1SV29C0T4OY1jmlPVec9vfWSJPQNBv_DGE-YZW4\/rs:fill:576:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vNDFkMmYxMDVjNDVmZjFiODdjOWU4ZTljYzM2YzIwMDY1YjhiYWI3NTkzM2FkZjJkZTVlMDg3ZDBjZTEzNTRkYi5qcGc_d2lkdGg9NDA1NSZoZWlnaHQ9Mjc2Nw.jpg 576w,https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/jxvRJ40RuHbBj72UFyxx6MHJCNoSFJ7fDQ4gtdD3X0k\/rs:fill:768:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vNDFkMmYxMDVjNDVmZjFiODdjOWU4ZTljYzM2YzIwMDY1YjhiYWI3NTkzM2FkZjJkZTVlMDg3ZDBjZTEzNTRkYi5qcGc_d2lkdGg9NDA1NSZoZWlnaHQ9Mjc2Nw.jpg 768w,https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/BfFW5ynp0so_O5rKWPbehwE-F6gTB-MvMcMgKYdGHo8\/rs:fill:992:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vNDFkMmYxMDVjNDVmZjFiODdjOWU4ZTljYzM2YzIwMDY1YjhiYWI3NTkzM2FkZjJkZTVlMDg3ZDBjZTEzNTRkYi5qcGc_d2lkdGg9NDA1NSZoZWlnaHQ9Mjc2Nw.jpg 992w,https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/slQfr76iNwS7cy5iIl56toZSVAeYy297LC2w8m5anEs\/rs:fill:1200:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vNDFkMmYxMDVjNDVmZjFiODdjOWU4ZTljYzM2YzIwMDY1YjhiYWI3NTkzM2FkZjJkZTVlMDg3ZDBjZTEzNTRkYi5qcGc_d2lkdGg9NDA1NSZoZWlnaHQ9Mjc2Nw.jpg 1200w\" type=\"image\/jpeg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 835px) 100vw, (max-width: 1279px) 830px, 830px\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"Image_image__11E9V Image_post-image__qnTn0\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.amomama.com\/41d2f105c45ff1b87c9e8e9cc36c20065b8bab75933adf2de5e087d0ce1354db.jpg\" alt=\"U.S. President Donald Trump speaks before signing an executive order in the Oval Office at the White House on March 7, 2025, in Washington, D.C. | Source: Getty Images\" width=\"4055\" height=\"2767\" \/><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"Image_title__T6_we\" data-testid=\"image-source\">U.S. President Donald Trump speaks before signing an executive order in the Oval Office at the White House on March 7, 2025, in Washington, D.C. | Source: Getty Images<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">He joked about the mic operator&#8217;s newfound attention,\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__kvrlb\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DHOqu_6qU8f\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DHOqu_6qU8f\/\">saying,<\/a>\u00a0&#8220;She just made television tonight. She just became a big story tonight.&#8221; Unable to contain his laughter, he\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__kvrlb\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DHOqu_6qU8f\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DHOqu_6qU8f\/\">asked,<\/a> &#8220;Did you see that?&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">The video of the incident, posted by the Daily Mail on Instagram, drew a range of reactions from viewers. Some found humor in Trump&#8217;s reaction, while others criticized the mic operator&#8217;s actions.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">On Instagram, one person\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__kvrlb\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DHOqu_6qU8f\/c\/18301567960210771\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DHOqu_6qU8f\/c\/18301567960210771\/\">wrote,<\/a>\u00a0<i class=\"ContentRenderer_italic__eQgX6\">&#8220;That side eye means you&#8217;re finished\u2026 that&#8217;s the last well hear from her [sic].&#8221;<\/i>\u00a0Another\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__kvrlb\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DHOqu_6qU8f\/c\/18055057189919856\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DHOqu_6qU8f\/c\/18055057189919856\/\">commented,<\/a>\u00a0<i class=\"ContentRenderer_italic__eQgX6\">&#8220;That look \ud83d\ude02\ud83d\ude02\ud83d\ude02 #yourefired.&#8221;\u00a0<\/i>Yet another netizen\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__kvrlb\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DHRO-K_vAnk\/c\/18050323640258023\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DHRO-K_vAnk\/c\/18050323640258023\/\">divulged,<\/a>\u00a0<i class=\"ContentRenderer_italic__eQgX6\">&#8220;He didn&#8217;t like that.&#8221;<\/i><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Image_wrapper__1NP9g\">\n<div class=\"Image_container__oHMMQ\">\n<div class=\"Image_ref__XcBnw\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/K9qNYahJBEPfHmcJap61yJVdhrHqouJ6fr0OuVkb4EQ\/rs:fill:375:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vNzVjYzIxYTM2ZTQ4ZWUyOTRmM2FmNDA1OGQ2NWZhYWE4NTE5NTAyOWVmNzgxY2YzMzQzYzQ0YTYzMDM5NjIzMS5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MjQwMCZoZWlnaHQ9MTYwMA.jpg 375w,https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/YwMWvKs_Bfovk8yhfeznkrzbmciot1pvGlImv_htus0\/rs:fill:576:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vNzVjYzIxYTM2ZTQ4ZWUyOTRmM2FmNDA1OGQ2NWZhYWE4NTE5NTAyOWVmNzgxY2YzMzQzYzQ0YTYzMDM5NjIzMS5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MjQwMCZoZWlnaHQ9MTYwMA.jpg 576w,https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/hUMWgGuox2aragYwKuKYuaS8x4v8HG1NkqABPHa4H6U\/rs:fill:768:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vNzVjYzIxYTM2ZTQ4ZWUyOTRmM2FmNDA1OGQ2NWZhYWE4NTE5NTAyOWVmNzgxY2YzMzQzYzQ0YTYzMDM5NjIzMS5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MjQwMCZoZWlnaHQ9MTYwMA.jpg 768w,https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/DNQN07Jdv-9Iq_VGvDHVDt8dJIwlraRiMZY-Tjt4sko\/rs:fill:992:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vNzVjYzIxYTM2ZTQ4ZWUyOTRmM2FmNDA1OGQ2NWZhYWE4NTE5NTAyOWVmNzgxY2YzMzQzYzQ0YTYzMDM5NjIzMS5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MjQwMCZoZWlnaHQ9MTYwMA.jpg 992w,https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/3eD5u05bzgILonZnqoN5BMhgJMpmq0KaNJPC_Ji8dIQ\/rs:fill:1200:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vNzVjYzIxYTM2ZTQ4ZWUyOTRmM2FmNDA1OGQ2NWZhYWE4NTE5NTAyOWVmNzgxY2YzMzQzYzQ0YTYzMDM5NjIzMS5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MjQwMCZoZWlnaHQ9MTYwMA.jpg 1200w\" type=\"image\/jpeg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 835px) 100vw, (max-width: 1279px) 830px, 830px\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"Image_image__11E9V Image_post-image__qnTn0\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.amomama.com\/75cc21a36e48ee294f3af4058d65faaa85195029ef781cf3343c44a630396231.jpg\" alt=\"President Donald Trump speaks to reporters aboard Air Force One while flying to Washington, D.C., from Florida, on March 16, 2025 | Source: Getty Images\" width=\"2400\" height=\"1600\" \/><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"Image_title__T6_we\" data-testid=\"image-source\">President Donald Trump speaks to reporters aboard Air Force One while flying to Washington, D.C., from Florida, on March 16, 2025 | Source: Getty Images<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">Others expressed concern, with one\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__kvrlb\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DHOqu_6qU8f\/c\/18058163987085185\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DHOqu_6qU8f\/c\/18058163987085185\/\">pointing out,<\/a>\u00a0<i class=\"ContentRenderer_italic__eQgX6\">&#8220;She did it intentionally. 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width=\"1224\" height=\"347\" \/><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"Image_title__T6_we\" data-testid=\"image-source\">Netizen comment about US President Donald Trump and France&#8217;s President Emmanuel Macron&#8217;s handshake, posted on February 24, 2025. | Source: X\/@Bubblebathgirl<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\"><a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__kvrlb\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/usatodayvideo\/videos\/1159127152664809\/?rdid=hh60ApcCGKzbdu3f#\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/usatodayvideo\/videos\/1159127152664809\/?rdid=hh60ApcCGKzbdu3f#\">Video footage<\/a>\u00a0displayed Macron, who looked dapper in a sharp suit and dark-colored tie, exiting a black vehicle where he was immediately greeted by Trump. The U.S. President, who donned a dark blue suit and light blue tie, stuck out his hand to embrace Macron&#8217;s in a tight handshake.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Image_wrapper__1NP9g Image_wrapper-vertical__PwZAR\">\n<div class=\"Image_container__oHMMQ\">\n<div class=\"Image_ref__XcBnw\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/PFBmqN-DV9q4P_sIppQdwjmKIE1wsaal7NEfXi5M-uQ\/rs:fill:375:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vNDhjOWFmNWZkZTk2NWVhNGRiOGJkNDJmNzBjMTgxMjY3MDdiMTdmZTg3M2I2NTEwOTk4ZTBlMzlmZTY1OWYzMi5wbmc_d2lkdGg9NjQwJmhlaWdodD04MDI.jpg 375w,https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/Y1GJqQajhp6lDFQHlaaOzvbL6PhebI5MwVlocUNSkaQ\/rs:fill:576:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vNDhjOWFmNWZkZTk2NWVhNGRiOGJkNDJmNzBjMTgxMjY3MDdiMTdmZTg3M2I2NTEwOTk4ZTBlMzlmZTY1OWYzMi5wbmc_d2lkdGg9NjQwJmhlaWdodD04MDI.jpg 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src=\"https:\/\/cdn.amomama.com\/48c9af5fde965ea4db8bd42f70c18126707b17fe873b6510998e0e39fe659f32.png\" alt=\"US President Donald Trump and France's President Emmanuel Macron shaking hands, posted on February 25, 2025. | Source: Facebook\/USA Today\" width=\"640\" height=\"802\" \/><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"Image_title__T6_we\" data-testid=\"image-source\">US President Donald Trump and France&#8217;s President Emmanuel Macron shaking hands, posted on February 25, 2025. | Source: Facebook\/USA Today<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"adv\">\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvInTextBuilder_slot-wrapper___Oz3G\">\n<div class=\"AdvTitle_wrap__wIGWH\"><span class=\"AdvTitle_text__hRK31\">Advertisement<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__va0pf AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__BxSU_\">\n<div class=\"AdvSlots_adv-square__246sC\" data-slot-type=\"1\" data-position=\"in_article_2\" data-code=\"\/21668216007\/d_amomama_intext_02\">\n<div 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class=\"Image_title__T6_we\" data-testid=\"image-source\">Donald Trump and Emmanuel Macron shaking hands and exchanging words. | Source: Facebook\/USA Today<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">At the end of the video, a reporter was heard asking Trump if he had any words to share for Pope Francis who remains hospitalized.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">Although Trump responded, his words were inaudible. Even USA Today noted how extensive the pair&#8217;s handshake was in their caption, which\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__kvrlb\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/usatodayvideo\/videos\/1159127152664809\/?rdid=hh60ApcCGKzbdu3f#\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/usatodayvideo\/videos\/1159127152664809\/?rdid=hh60ApcCGKzbdu3f#\">reads<\/a>, &#8220;Donald Trump welcomed France&#8217;s President Emmanuel Macron to the White House with a very long handshake.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">The handshake\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__kvrlb\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/Bubblebathgirl\/status\/1894088721714053212\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/x.com\/Bubblebathgirl\/status\/1894088721714053212\">did not go unnoticed<\/a>\u00a0by netizens either.\u00a0<i class=\"ContentRenderer_italic__eQgX6\">&#8220;Powerful,&#8221;\u00a0<\/i><a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__kvrlb\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DGdt9sVN9c8\/c\/17943474368956289\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DGdt9sVN9c8\/c\/17943474368956289\/\">declared<\/a>\u00a0an Instagrammer, while a person on X\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__kvrlb\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/krew_ny\/status\/1894089211789070657\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/x.com\/krew_ny\/status\/1894089211789070657\">echoed<\/a>\u00a0a similar sentiment,\u00a0<i class=\"ContentRenderer_italic__eQgX6\">&#8220;It&#8217;s epic.&#8221;<\/i><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"adv\">\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvInTextBuilder_slot-wrapper___Oz3G\">\n<div class=\"AdvTitle_wrap__wIGWH\"><span class=\"AdvTitle_text__hRK31\">Advertisement<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__va0pf AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__BxSU_\">\n<div class=\"AdvSlots_adv-square__246sC\" data-slot-type=\"1\" data-position=\"in_article_4\" data-code=\"\/21668216007\/d_amomama_intext_04\">\n<div id=\"in_article_4-3\" class=\"AdvSlots_slot__YAMh2\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">On the other hand, someone else\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__kvrlb\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/social_truth_\/status\/1894323498463441364\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/x.com\/social_truth_\/status\/1894323498463441364\">observed<\/a>,\u00a0<i class=\"ContentRenderer_italic__eQgX6\">&#8220;Looks like Macron had a seriously intense handshake with Trump. Wishing for more gentle connections in the future; perhaps a wave will do!&#8221; &#8220;It has become a sport,&#8221;\u00a0<\/i><a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__kvrlb\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/DionnyTabbarez\/status\/1894139407545831794\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/x.com\/DionnyTabbarez\/status\/1894139407545831794\"><u>added<\/u><\/a>\u00a0a spectator.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Image_wrapper__1NP9g\">\n<div class=\"Image_container__oHMMQ\">\n<div class=\"Image_ref__XcBnw\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/gMRR6LEcq8p_D1eSRNvXlzIwpTR3Dp6iR4JSlVaKrMQ\/rs:fill:375:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vZWQ5ZGZhZWZjOGQzZGQ1YzhkNDU2NDE5YTZhYTFhNGE0MTczNWUyZmFlMWI1Nzg1YjFjYTdjODk4ZWJjOGUwNi5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MzI2NCZoZWlnaHQ9MjE3Ng.jpg 375w,https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/BFFtG9UrR59VEBmD12RSLr1SM83Zf9QaydA2NnvURSM\/rs:fill:576:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vZWQ5ZGZhZWZjOGQzZGQ1YzhkNDU2NDE5YTZhYTFhNGE0MTczNWUyZmFlMWI1Nzg1YjFjYTdjODk4ZWJjOGUwNi5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MzI2NCZoZWlnaHQ9MjE3Ng.jpg 576w,https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/aGMvj-6h4q6V87b5p_X4IakztVkLCKWQqKua83P6ou4\/rs:fill:768:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vZWQ5ZGZhZWZjOGQzZGQ1YzhkNDU2NDE5YTZhYTFhNGE0MTczNWUyZmFlMWI1Nzg1YjFjYTdjODk4ZWJjOGUwNi5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MzI2NCZoZWlnaHQ9MjE3Ng.jpg 768w,https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/ao6z1_upcHi47TZdh_WfgrAgLTXW-rA1V4IofLZnJhU\/rs:fill:992:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vZWQ5ZGZhZWZjOGQzZGQ1YzhkNDU2NDE5YTZhYTFhNGE0MTczNWUyZmFlMWI1Nzg1YjFjYTdjODk4ZWJjOGUwNi5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MzI2NCZoZWlnaHQ9MjE3Ng.jpg 992w,https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/TJ0ofXOOKbp76fD4-CHuPjT_phKMucv6SPIQQZ5Qrn0\/rs:fill:1200:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vZWQ5ZGZhZWZjOGQzZGQ1YzhkNDU2NDE5YTZhYTFhNGE0MTczNWUyZmFlMWI1Nzg1YjFjYTdjODk4ZWJjOGUwNi5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MzI2NCZoZWlnaHQ9MjE3Ng.jpg 1200w\" type=\"image\/jpeg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 835px) 100vw, (max-width: 1279px) 830px, 830px\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"Image_image__11E9V Image_post-image__qnTn0\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.amomama.com\/ed9dfaefc8d3dd5c8d456419a6aa1a4a41735e2fae1b5785b1ca7c898ebc8e06.jpg\" alt=\"Emmanuel Macron and Donald Trump shaking hands and embracing in the East Room of the White House in Washington, D.C., on February 24, 2025. | Source: Getty Images\" width=\"3264\" height=\"2176\" \/><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"Image_title__T6_we\" data-testid=\"image-source\">Emmanuel Macron and Donald Trump shaking hands and embracing in the East Room of the White House in Washington, D.C., on February 24, 2025. | Source: Getty Images<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">Similarly, another person highlighted,\u00a0<i class=\"ContentRenderer_italic__eQgX6\">&#8220;This was not a handshake. 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Later that same day, a second AP journalist was also barred from attending another event held in the Diplomatic Reception Room. 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As soon as Leavitt concluded her statement, numerous reporters from different outlets raised their hands to respond.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">The same journalist who put forward the initial inquiry about the ban questioned whether the White House&#8217;s decision was retaliatory.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">She\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__kvrlb\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=oI0BAyjlHQw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=oI0BAyjlHQw\">added<\/a>, &#8220;There&#8217;s a reason the AP was barred, which they said was because they&#8217;re not using the phrase, Gulf of America, they&#8217;re using Gulf of Mexico, in line with their standards.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Image_wrapper__1NP9g\">\n<div class=\"Image_container__oHMMQ\">\n<div class=\"Image_ref__XcBnw\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/So28at7Ai1KZcDrWiWU9ajUIS-7WgLaL92Fd2AlnflY\/rs:fill:375:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vYjk5ZGU5Zjg5OGVmNTBiNTVlN2ZkMzQ0YWRiMWIxMzM5NzE0OGQ0NmRmNzllOGY1MDZlMjRmNjJmZmYyNDAzNC5wbmc_d2lkdGg9ODYxJmhlaWdodD00NjY.jpg 375w,https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/sssEw6ow9nLlRhDruF_LaTWMMvBjwF2updQTxW8kGtY\/rs:fill:576:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vYjk5ZGU5Zjg5OGVmNTBiNTVlN2ZkMzQ0YWRiMWIxMzM5NzE0OGQ0NmRmNzllOGY1MDZlMjRmNjJmZmYyNDAzNC5wbmc_d2lkdGg9ODYxJmhlaWdodD00NjY.jpg 576w,https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/eZlrgme1tyf42MLrwKugGGsWhg2m2L-hG_c0gjoDocE\/rs:fill:768:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vYjk5ZGU5Zjg5OGVmNTBiNTVlN2ZkMzQ0YWRiMWIxMzM5NzE0OGQ0NmRmNzllOGY1MDZlMjRmNjJmZmYyNDAzNC5wbmc_d2lkdGg9ODYxJmhlaWdodD00NjY.jpg 768w,https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/-Pf_tf0iAeV0PrIj7ugAUYfhNJt5WC4B95uFpEKNjU4\/rs:fill:992:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vYjk5ZGU5Zjg5OGVmNTBiNTVlN2ZkMzQ0YWRiMWIxMzM5NzE0OGQ0NmRmNzllOGY1MDZlMjRmNjJmZmYyNDAzNC5wbmc_d2lkdGg9ODYxJmhlaWdodD00NjY.jpg 992w,https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/j76lEm6oQsN9LqC960CZ57IipXe1nMbKknS2M-_eMd4\/rs:fill:1200:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vYjk5ZGU5Zjg5OGVmNTBiNTVlN2ZkMzQ0YWRiMWIxMzM5NzE0OGQ0NmRmNzllOGY1MDZlMjRmNjJmZmYyNDAzNC5wbmc_d2lkdGg9ODYxJmhlaWdodD00NjY.jpg 1200w\" type=\"image\/jpeg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 835px) 100vw, (max-width: 1279px) 830px, 830px\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"Image_image__11E9V Image_post-image__qnTn0\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.amomama.com\/b99de9f898ef50b55e7fd344adb1b13397148d46df79e8f506e24f62fff24034.png\" alt=\"Karoline Leavitt addresses the reporter's question about the Gulf of Mexico. | Source: YouTube\/Associated Press\" width=\"861\" height=\"466\" \/><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"Image_title__T6_we\" data-testid=\"image-source\">Karoline Leavitt addresses the reporter&#8217;s question about the Gulf of Mexico. | Source: YouTube\/Associated Press<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">She\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__kvrlb\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=oI0BAyjlHQw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=oI0BAyjlHQw\">continued<\/a>, &#8220;And so the question here is, is this setting a precedent that this White House will retaliate against reporters who don&#8217;t use the language that you guys believe reporters should use? 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