A left-wing NPR journalist struck President Trump with a boom microphone during a press event, setting off a firestorm online. The reporter, Danielle Kurtzleben, quickly went silent, locking down her social media and vanishing from public view as the embarrassing footage spread like wildfire. Meanwhile, Trump remained unfazed, brushing off the incident with his trademark resilience—leaving many questioning why the journalist disappeared so suddenly.

Trump Takes Boom Mic to the Face with Characteristic Calm

The incident occurred as Trump was departing the Justice Department and addressing reporters at Joint Base Andrews. In the chaotic press scrum, NPR reporter Danielle Kurtzleben accidentally struck the president in the face with her boom microphone.

Trump responded with remarkable composure, merely raising his eyebrows at the unexpected contact. Instead of showing anger, he immediately quipped to the assembled press, “She’ll make television tonight. She just became a big story tonight! Right? Did you see that?”

Far-Left NPR Reporter Who Hit Trump in the Face with Boom Mic Goes Radio Silent

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Kurtzleben could be heard saying “I’m so sorry” following the incident. The stark contrast between Trump’s unruffled response and the reporter’s subsequent retreat from public view has not gone unnoticed by conservative commentators.

Reporter Goes Silent After Microphone Mishap

Following the viral moment, Kurtzleben promptly made her social media accounts private. This unusual move has raised questions about potential consequences she might be facing professionally.

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“Far-left NPR reporter Danielle Kurtzleben is alleged to have hit Trump with a boom mic during his Q&A with the press on Friday night.”

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According to the Daily Mail, Kurtzleben is reportedly “out of the office” and unavailable for comment. NPR has maintained complete silence on the matter, refusing to respond to multiple media outlets seeking clarification on the incident.

Media Double Standard Exposed Once Again

The incident has reignited discussions about the apparent double standards in media coverage of conservative figures. Many Trump supporters have pointed out that if a conservative reporter had accidentally struck a liberal politician, the media reaction would have been dramatically different.

“After being named, Kurtzleben made her X account private and has not spoken about the situation”

The Gateway Pundit also attempted to obtain comment from NPR regarding the incident and Kurtzleben’s current status. Their queries have gone unanswered, further fueling speculation about potential behind-the-scenes consequences for the reporter.

Kurtzleben’s previous work at NPR has frequently focused on politics and gender issues, often from perspectives critical of Trump and conservative policies. Her abrupt disappearance from public discourse following this physical encounter with the president has left many wondering whether NPR has taken disciplinary action or if she chose to withdraw from the spotlight voluntarily.

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