Donald Trump welcomed the astronauts of the Artemis II mission to the Oval Office at the White House last Wednesday (29), in an event attended by NASA chief Jared Isaacman.
However, a comment by the American president about the size of Isaacman’s ears during the press conference sounded like it had come straight from the sitcom The Office, according to some internet users.
It all started when a journalist asked Trump a question about NASA headquarters, to which he replied: “Well, the best man to tell you that is the man standing right here,” he said, before the camera slowly zoomed in on Isaacman’s face.
“Did you hear that question? With those beautiful ears of yours. He has great hearing, you know. He has super hearing,” Trump then said. Isaacman gave an awkward laugh before saying: “Trick of the trade, sir.”
The clip of the awkward interaction quickly caught the attention of internet users. “We’re living in an episode of The Office,” said one X user. “I can’t believe this happened,” another admitted. “Trump treats his administration chiefs like they’re members of his fraternity,” a third analyzed.
the zoom in is brutal pic.twitter.com/rm6OowAGU8
— philip lewis (@Phil_Lewis_) April 29, 2026
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