Republican senator slips up on air and says ‘President Trump’s regime’

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27 May 2026 • 9:58 PM MYT
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Republican senator slips up on air and says ‘President Trump’s regime’

  • Republican Senator Dave McCormick referred to "President Trump's regime" during an appearance on Fox News's America's Newsroom on May 26.
  • McCormick quickly corrected himself, stating "His administration," while discussing the conflict with Iran and the potential for Iran to acquire nuclear weapons.
  • The remark, made while discussing gas prices and the threat of a nuclear Iran, led to widespread social media reaction, with many users calling it a "Freudian slip."
  • Social media users on X joked about the senator's verbal slip, with some suggesting he said "the quiet part out loud."
  • McCormick later shared an excerpt from the interview on X, omitting the controversial "regime" comment, and reiterated his stance on Iran's nuclear capabilities and regional influence.

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