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Embarrassing TV sound blunder: “How long do you want to stay with this shit?”
Many Germans are watching the swearing-in ceremony of Donald Trump live. Suddenly there is a breakdown at the Phoenix station.
During the broadcast of the Trump swearing-in broadcast, the Phoenix TV station made a mistake on the soundtrack. A simultaneous translator was reproducing a speech Trump gave to supporters after his inauguration when the words were suddenly heard: “Tell me, how long do you want to stay with this shit?” After a short break, the translation continued.
Statement during Donald Trump’s speech “does not reflect the broadcaster’s opinion”
The public broadcaster explained the situation in response to a dpa request: “Due to a technical glitch, the communication between the interpreter and the director was audible today. Of course, it does not reflect the broadcaster’s opinion.”
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The broadcaster usually works with experienced freelance interpreters at major international events, as was the case in this case. “The colleagues have to work for hours at a very high level of concentration and translate simultaneously. This usually happens without errors, despite the great pressure,” it continued.
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Source: Stern
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