I've noticed a sudden massive uptick in propagandists incorrectly using the phrase "caught on hot mic" to imply nefarious dealings.
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Wow, a revealing hot mic moment! So juicy! What a scoop!
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Oh, they were literally talking into microphones on live TV with the camera right on them.
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Caught on hot mic! The drama! The intrigue!
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Oh, he was publicly answering a question.
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Here's one where Trump is speaking to a room full of reporters. Hot mic moment, fellow drama enthusiasts!
I'd ask if people are actually so stupid that simply reading the words "caught on hot mic" can effortlessly manipulate them into hallucinating evil plots, but we all already know the answer.