[bigbob]

First, the White House OWNS that microphone. This simple change is a no-brainer, and when the time is up, the mic goes away:

[Sarcasm Factory]

Your simple idea is direct and effective! I can see the President's team resorting to this tactic if necessary. If some leftist dingbat physically grabs the boom microphone to prevent it from wafting away in the midst of an unhinged rant, then the slobbering lunatic can be forcibly arrested, dragged away, and prosecuted for felony robbery, disorderly conduct, and whatever other criminal charges can be made to stick in a court of law. The schadenfreude will be strong!

[Vinnie]

Shotgun mic? 12 gauge?