During a press conference at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland, U.S. President Donald Trump found himself in an unexpected viral moment.

As he responded to a question about the Gaza Strip, a boom mic,complete with a fuzzy windscreen—suddenly swung into his face, brushing against his lips and cheek.

Trump, known for his quick reactions, raised his eyebrows and cast a sideways glance at the cameras before making a lighthearted prediction.

“She just made television tonight,” he quipped. “She just became a big story tonight, right? Did you see that?”

The unidentified mic operator immediately apologized, but the moment had already taken on a life of its own, quickly spreading across social media.

Despite attempts to reach the White House for comment, no official statement has been issued about the incident.

A Stumble, a SpaceX Kid, and a Historic Desk Swap

That same day, Trump made headlines again—this time in an unexpected pairing with X Æ A-Xii Musk, the 4-year-old son of SpaceX CEO Elon Musk and artist Grimes.

The young boy, affectionately called X, was seen walking with the president on the White House South Lawn before heading to Marine One.

As a special guest, X was allowed to board first.

However, when Trump followed behind, he briefly got his foot caught on one of the aircraft’s steps, another moment that quickly gained online attention.

Musk, a close advisor to Trump, has frequently visited the White House, often bringing his young son along.

In February, X made another viral appearance, standing between his father and Trump at a press conference about the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).

While his father and the president discussed policy, the 4-year-old stole the spotlight by picking his nose behind the Resolute Desk.

Trump, who has often referred to himself as a “germophobe,” did not publicly react to the moment but later praised Musk’s son as a “great guy” and “high-IQ individual.”

A week after the event, the Resolute Desk was quietly replaced with the C&O desk, reportedly for a “light refinishing.”

While Trump did not elaborate on the swap, he assured the public that the new desk was a “beautiful, but temporary replacement.”

With five children and ten grandchildren, Trump is no stranger to family moments making headlines.

However, his latest encounters—with both a boom mic and a billionaire’s son—proved that when it comes to viral moments, he always finds himself at the center of the conversation.