US President Donald Trump abruptly ended an interview with NBC's Meet the Press after a series of exchanges with presenter Kristen Welker over his claims that recent elections were "rigged."

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The interview, which aired on Sunday, featured Trump repeating allegations that both California's ongoing primary elections and the 2020 US presidential election had been manipulated. When Welker repeatedly asked him to provide evidence for his assertions about the California vote count, Trump responded: "All I have to do is look, and I listen."

Welker replied that such observations did not constitute evidence. Trump then accused the media of being dishonest before terminating the interview, saying: "Sorry, let's call it quits because I've had enough."

Dispute Over Election Claims

The discussion turned contentious after the pair addressed the 6 January 2021 US Capitol riot and Trump's continued claims about the 2020 election. Trump then shifted the focus to California's primary elections, where vote counting was still underway in several races, including the contest for governor.

Pointing to the delay in finalising results, Trump alleged that election officials were "cheating on the election." When Welker asked whether he had evidence to support the accusation, he repeated that he relied on what he had seen and heard.

California's vote-counting process often takes several days because of the state's extensive use of mail-in ballots and procedures designed to ensure ballots are verified and counted accurately. Trump has long criticised mail-in voting.

As the exchange continued, Trump called the media "crooked" and directed personal criticism at Welker. She rejected the accusation and attempted to continue the interview.

Interview Cut Short

The conversation deteriorated further when Trump told Welker she was "either crooked or you're stupid." After additional back-and-forth, he declared the interview over.

"I've sat in the rain with you for an hour, on and off in the rain, and I've given you enough time," Trump said. He also criticised the press, arguing that the country could not be successful with what he described as a dishonest media.

Trump then signalled to members of his team, stood up and left the set, ending the interview.

Weather and Foreign Policy Discussions

The interview had been conducted at a farming event in Wisconsin and was affected by technical problems and rain striking the metal roof of the venue. NBC reported that Trump walked out around 50 minutes after the interview began on Friday.

Before the dispute over elections, much of the discussion focused on tensions involving Iran. Trump defended US actions aimed at preventing Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon and said any military involvement would not become "an endless war."

He also discussed a proposed $1.8 billion "anti-weaponisation" compensation fund, which has since been abandoned. The proposal had drawn criticism from Democrats and some Republicans, who argued it could have led to payments for people prosecuted in connection with the Capitol riot.

Following the broadcast, Welker said she had spoken with Trump on Saturday and that both acknowledged the difficulties caused by the weather. She added that the president had agreed to take part in another Meet the Press interview in the future.

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As I watched this video of the President of the USA and can't help but wonder how maga think he not insane.

This clearly insane man has the nuclear codes and the republican party which has the power to stop this madness refuses to do anything about it.

All decent Americans are horrified and disgusted.

Just shows how weak the conman is. As soon as questioned about anything he goes ballistic, the big con sook.

So President Trump to Ms. Welker: You're either crooked or you're stupid.

And worst of all, she's not his type, 'darling' aside.

I don't think the USA or the world can handle this horror show serving out his term. Even worse even later, if he survives, he clearly has no intention to ever leave the white house while still alive.

She merely pressed him (as conscientious interviewers do) on supplying proof of California rigging its election. The petulant man-baby cried "Wah wah wah," threw several insults at her, and ran away. What is WRONG with you supporters?!?

Whatever is wrong with you America? Get this fruitcake out of politics by declaring him insane before he destroys you.

19 minutes ago, Madgee said:

Whatever is wrong with you America? Get this fruitcake out of politics by declaring him insane before he destroys you.

Some empires decline naturally.

Others commit suicide.

Poor fat baby did not like the question, thus Trump Tantrum Time, run away and issue orders to ICE?

55 minutes ago, Jingthing said:

I don't think the USA or the world can handle this horror show serving out his term. Even worse even later, if he survives, he clearly has no intention to ever leave the white house while still alive.

He will be finished in July this year. wait and see.

Isn't it time for the MAGAs to face the reality that this man is not what is good for America?

Your prices have gone up dramatically.

Your access to governmental services has gone down dramatically.

The present administration is not people-oriented because of its global domination intentions, leading to DAILY massive protests in most major cities against this man.

There are massive protests in many FOREIGN cities against this man!
Why can't MAGAs see the writing on the wall?
The only good thing one can say about trump is that he's sick, and we won't have to put up with him much longer.

1 hour ago, earlinclaifornia said:

As I watched this video of the President of the USA and can't help but wonder how maga think he not insane.

Not only insane, but what a jerk!

Trump is fiddling while America declines , another fine mess he has gotten us in ,to quote

Laurel Hardy, apt because he is a 🤡 and a dangerous🤡 ,what he is going to do in the

time he has left in his Presidency is very worrying, as some of the things he has done in

the first year and a bit is horrifying . God save America ,

regards worgeordie

1 hour ago, Jingthing said:

All decent Americans are horrified and disgusted.

i genuinely feel sorry for all the decent americans who have to endure such a man as their president ...

however, those americans who still support this disgrace unconditionally as their president will hopefully soon face the full consequences of what they have chosen for ...

Good no point dealing with these biased hit piece interviews looking for their gotcha moment.

I hope he takes them down.

Go Donald

So if the elections are rigged, how did you become President, Mr President?

US President Donald Trump abruptly ended an interview with NBC's Meet the Press after a series of exchanges with presenter Kristen Welker over his claims that recent elections were "rigged."

He is completely right.

Proof of the rigged election are ignored by his incompetent/lefty holdout doj/fbi.

The SAVE act is being sabotaged even by his own RINO's.

Says a lot.

Is a self-centered con man used the presidency to make billions of dollars for him and his family now the IRS can audit anything of him and his businesses our family how America puts up with this BS from him is unbelievable to me any intelligent person would see he’s only interested in increasing his personal well he doesn’t care about America he doesn’t care about Ukraine his best buddy is Putin that should say it all TIA

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10 minutes ago, EastBayRay said:

Good no point dealing with these biased hit piece interviews looking for their gotcha moment.

That's why most of the Trump admin interviews are given to the softball FOX correspondents

9 minutes ago, JerryM said:

That's why most of the Trump admin interviews are given to the softball FOX correspondents

Yeah because Fox are more professional and less biased than these leftists extremists msm channels they should be banned

I think the interview went exactly as Donald planned it. We need to remember he's evil, and that stupidity and craziness are just acts to keep the world guessing what comes next. I think this is another staged drama in the Authoritarian playbook to discredit upcoming elections. 😪

4 minutes ago, EastBayRay said:

less biased than these leftists

Sure whatever Karoline Leavitt says is AOK with FOX.

1 hour ago, JohnOFphon said:

He will be finished in July this year. wait and see.

Why July?

He said at the end of the interview, 'A country can never be great with a dishonest press'. What she should have responded with is 'A country can never be great with a dishonest president', but he didn't give her the chance before storming off in a typical Trump tantrum.

26 minutes ago, JerryM said:

Sure whatever Karoline Leavitt says is AOK with FOX.

Yeah agree she is gorgeous and honest.

We need more like her. A true American patriot.

He’s an easy read obviously he tryed to intimidate her with the office of the presidency.what a jerk utterly pathetic and weak …..it was enjoyable watching him turn beet red when he realized he wasn’t being successful perhaps next time!I wish all the journalists would just start calling him out on his lies.I am concerned for the journalist tho he delights in destroying careers and lives.

Not a president. Not even a man. Just the diseased distillation of everything this country swears it isn't but has always been -arrogance dressed up as exceptionalism, stupidity passed off as common sense, cruelty sold as toughness, greed exalted as ambition, and corruption worshiped like gospel. It is America's shadow made flesh, a rotting pumpkin idol proving that when a nation kneels before money, power, and spite, it doesn't just lose its soul-it defecates this bloated obscenity and calls it a leader.

this man is suppose to be the leader of the free world !!! Well America you have done a bad job as usual !! the man is insane even a blind man can see that !! and what are you doing about it Sweet Fanny Adams !!