Trump Crashes C-SPAN Call-In Show, Reveals Why He Tunes In

President Donald Trump surprised viewers of C-SPAN on Monday by calling into the network’s “Washington Journal Prime Time” and revealing that he regularly watches the program to gauge public opinion.

“And it looks like we’ve got a call from the White House,” host Mimi Geerges announced, before welcoming the unexpected caller.

“Well, thank you, Mimi, and good luck with the show,” Trump said. “I’ve watched you numerous times and you do a great job, but good luck with the show.”

When Geerges asked what he likes to watch on C-SPAN, Trump said the network’s call-in segments give him a sense of where Americans stand.

“Well, I like to watch the call-ins because it gives me a little bit of an indication of where we are,” Trump said. “I do okay in that. We have some great Republicans calling in, and I’m not so sure the Democrats are thrilled, but the Republicans seem to be.”

The surprise appearance quickly gained traction online, with a video of the exchange posted to X garnering nearly one million views. Some commenters praised Trump for calling into the program and taking questions directly from the host.

“I don’t like Trump, but I like this and his reasoning for calling in,” one person wrote. Another commenter said, “I wish other presidents did this more often.”

The impromptu appearance was another example of Trump’s unusually informal approach to interacting with the media and his accessibility to the public. During his first presidential campaign and throughout his first term, Trump frequently called into television programs, particularly Fox News’ “Fox & Friends,” where he regularly spoke with hosts by phone about the day’s headlines.

The president is also known for answering reporters’ calls directly and granting impromptu interviews without the usual scheduling and formalities of a presidential press appearance.

Unsurprisingly, Trump also took questions from Geerges during Monday’s call, specifically addressing immigration and a potential impeachment vote against War Secretary Pete Hegseth.

Geerges asked whether Trump would consider halting deportations of longtime illegal immigrants working in industries such as agriculture and hospitality, including those who have been paying taxes and contributing to their communities. Trump said his administration had not applied the same enforcement pressure to those workers as it had to violent criminals.

“We certainly haven’t put the same push on them as we have on the murderers or the drug dealers,” he said. “We haven’t put the same pressure on waitresses and on farm workers, etc. Not even close.”

Regarding a potential impeachment vote against Hegseth, Geerges asked whether Trump expected Republicans to oppose it.

The president said he would “be disappointed in them” if they went along with the impeachment effort. He defended his War secretary and touted what he described as military victories under Hegseth’s leadership.

Trump also discussed the U.S. operation in Venezuela, saying it had been completed in 40 minutes and that the United States had secured access to enormous oil resources.

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