A viral video circulating widely on X and other social media platforms claims to show US President Donald Trump ordering a CNN reporter`s microphone to be cut off during a tense confrontation. The dramatic footage has sparked fresh reactions online, with many users sharing the clip as if it depicts a recent exchange between Trump and the media. However, a fact check reveals that the video is not new. The viral footage actually originates from a press room confrontation that took place several years ago and has resurfaced online amid renewed political discussions. Despite being presented by some users as a recent event, the exchange occurred roughly seven years ago during a heated interaction between Trump and a CNN journalist. WATCH
