- 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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