According to a clip published by TMZ, host Mimi Geerges welcomed Trump to the show before a woman could be heard laughing as the US president began responding. However, the woman was not visible on camera, and it remains unclear whether the laughter came from Trump’s end of the call or from inside the C-SPAN studio.
It was also uncertain whether Trump or the programme’s host heard the laughter, as neither acknowledged the unusual interruption during the broadcast.
The conversation continued with Trump discussing several issues, including immigration, Iran and efforts by members of the House of Representatives to impeach Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth.
The phone-in appearance was among several recent media engagements by Trump, including an interview with 60 Minutes, following Republican setbacks in the US midterm elections.
Meanwhile, Trump recently floated the idea of UFC chief executive Dana White becoming White House press secretary. However, White reportedly turned down the suggestion, according to TMZ.
