President Donald Trump took several questions from journalists Monday during an Oval Office press conference, but once the event ended, a hot mic caught him boasting about his handling of the media, as well as seeking validation for his performance.
“Every question’s a kill, you know that, right?” Trump could be heard saying as those in the room applauded at the conclusion of the press conference, which was held to celebrate the launch of “Trump Accounts,” the president’s investment program for children.
Trump continued his line of questioning in an apparent attempt to receive validation as to his handling of the media's questions.
“Every question… every question’s a kill, right?”
Michael Dell, the CEO of Dell Technologies, interjected by making a tongue-in-cheek reference to a topic Trump had spoken at length about moments earlier, that being “luxury” helicopters used by his administration.
“Sir, we don’t have a helicopter, we have a Dell-icopter,” Dell told Trump.
Arguably Trump’s most infamous hot mic moment came just ahead of the 2016 election when he was recorded bragging about kissing and groping women without their consent. Trump has also been recorded unknowingly discussing trade with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney in an incident that made “major headlines.”
Trump, ranting on a hot mic: "Every question is a kill! You know that, right? Every question is a kill"
Michael Dell: "Sir, we don't have a helicopter, we have a Dell-icopter" pic.twitter.com/znogWNg5qO
— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) July 6, 2026