Trump Crashes C-SPAN Premiere And Defends Hegseth
President Trump called into C-SPAN's new show on Monday night. Host Mimi Geerges gave viewers a shock. She announced, "It looks like we've got a call from the White House," according to RedState. The call was live and unscreened. This was a rare moment for a president to dial into a cable news program without a script.
President Trump Calls In to Washington Journal Primetime
C-SPAN host Mimi Geerges: "We heard that you like to watch C-SPAN. What do you like to watch?"
President Trump: "I like to watch the call-ins because it gives me a little of an indication of where we are." https://t.co/wMrZmy3FSW
— CSPAN (@cspan) November 10, 2026
Someone could be heard laughing on air when Geerges introduced him. New York Post noted it was unclear if the giggles came from the president's line or the studio. Geerges quickly used the moment to ask about current events. She questioned Trump on immigration enforcement and the situation with Iran. Trump said his mass-deportation drive has been softer toward illegal immigrants who are not public safety threats. He also explained why he watches the program. "I like to watch the call-ins because it gives me a little bit of an indication of where we are," he told the host, per New York Post.
President Trump just CALLED IN to C-SPAN live
First-time caller, second-time President.
"I do okay in there." https://t.co/HB68ST6neM
— Sean Hannity 🇺🇸 (@seanhannity) November 10, 2026
The conversation turned to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. Geerges asked about a House vote on impeaching Hegseth. That vote could come as early as Tuesday. Trump did not mince words. "Well, I'd be disappointed in them," the president said, according to RedState. He made a strong case for the secretary's record. "Look. Pete has won two wars," Trump stated. He also shared his view on how the callers feel. "I do okay in there. We have some great Republicans calling in, and I'm not so sure the Democrats are thrilled, but the Republicans seem to be." That comment came from RedState.
President Trump calls into C-SPAN:
C-SPAN: "We heard that you like to watch C-SPAN. What do you like to watch?"
President Trump: "I like to watch the call-ins because it gives me a little of an indication of where we are." https://t.co/Sh5HODOyBQ
— Steve Cortes (@SteveCortes) November 10, 2026
Trump noted that Fox News reported some Republicans might vote for the impeachment. He responded directly to that idea. He said he would be disappointed if they voted against Hegseth. The president made it clear he supports his secretary. He used the platform to speak directly to the American people. No filters. No waiting for the morning news cycle. He gauged the mood of the country in real time. New York Post stated that the program will allocate more airtime to callers nationwide. This move puts the president in direct contact with voters. He gets to hear their views without a filter. The Republicans seem to be on his side. The Democrats are not thrilled.