President Trump was inadvertently struck in the face by a boom microphone Friday as he fielded questions from reporters at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland. The fuzzy end of the extended microphone – sometimes referred to as a “dead cat” in the industry – struck the 45th and 47th president in the mouth and slid across part of his face as he closed his eyes and leaned back to avoid further contact.

Equipped with a fuzzy windscreen known as a "dead cat," the mic made contact with Trump's lips and left cheek, causing him to recoil slightly.

A boom mic hit Donald Trump’s face during a press event, sparking online reactions. He later stumbled while helping Elon Musk’s son onto Marine One.