It’s time for answers from NPR and their journalist, Danielle Kurtzleben, after an incident where she allegedly hit President Trump with a boom mic. This event transpired during a Q&A session on Friday night and remained shrouded in mystery for nearly two days, with NPR reportedly withholding the journalist’s identity.
According to conservative activist Laura Loomer, NPR’s far-left reporter Danielle Kurtzleben was responsible for the incident. Regardless of political affiliation, hitting the President of the United States with a boom mic is unacceptable and warrants immediate removal from the press pool.
President Trump was struck with the mic’s fuzzy end, known as a “dead cat,” while engaging with the press before his flight from Air Force One to Palm Beach. This marks another security lapse by the Secret Service, raising questions about their ability to protect the 47th President.
Further intrigue surrounds the incident, with Grok AI suggesting that this is the first known occurrence of a U.S. President being struck by a press microphone.
WATCH: Reporter accidentally pushes microphone into Trump’s face
— BNO News Live (@BNODesk)
March 14, 2025
Inquiries abound as to why the press conference continued despite the incident, and why Kurtzleben wasn’t immediately removed, interrogated, or banned from future briefings. NPR’s silence over their employee’s involvement is baffling.
Laura Loomer broke the story, identifying Kurtzleben as the journalist in question. Kurtzleben, known for her critical stance against Trump, allegedly hit him on purpose. Her actions warrant immediate investigation by the Secret Service, alongside equipment checks.
I have identified the reporter who hit President Donald Trump in the face with a boom mic this week while he was speaking to the press on the tarmac. Her name is Danielle Kurtzleben @titonka. She is the newly appointed White House reporter for NPR and a massive Trump hater and LGBTQ advocate who once suggested during the 2024 campaign that Trump only spoke in Howell, Michigan because it has ties to the KKK.
— Laura Loomer (@LauraLoomer)
March 16, 2025
Even more unsettling, Kurtzleben locked her social media following the news. This incident could have posed greater risks and raises critical questions about press conduct and security measures.
Wow. Another scoop from the hardworking @lauraloomer. NPR should reassign Kurtzleben. If they refuse, they should be barred from the WH pool. She should be nowhere near the president. Zero excuse for that assault. She’s just lucky Donald Trump is such a cool customer. Bizarro…
— Miranda Devine (@mirandadevine)
March 16, 2025
Patriots demand transparency and accountability. It’s essential we know why NPR decided to conceal this incident and the actions taken by the Secret Service. The American public deserves clarity on such an unprecedented event.
