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Trump Ends NBC Interview After Clash Over Election Claims

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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Eric Loh Star Member

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I salute Kristen Welker for standing up the the bullying lying Dumbo. Top marks for holding Trump's feet to the fire. Persistent pushing to ask for accountability to the lies that came out of that trash mouth. Her intergrity interview should the template of every interviewers. Trump's bullying days are over. The country is going down the drain and please take those recalcitrant Magalites along.

Brettoj Senior Member

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Straight from the facist playbook, if you can’t win the argument, attack and belittle. You can always tell when he doesn’t have the answers, he turns to abuse. He needs to stick with his selection of journalists for the friendly questions he wants!

AustinRacing Platinum Member

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Sticking with his mentor Roy Cohn playbook tactics.

EastBayRay Advanced Member

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27 minutes ago, Cory1848 said:

You’re free to think what you want about the Fox News show, but for the government to “ban” news programs that don’t toe the party line is pure fascism. And you’re also quite free to promote that, but let’s just be clear what it is that you’re advocating.

Nonsense.

Deliberate misinformation is dangerous it can cause many societal problems and it should be dealt with.

Cory1848 Silver Member

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10 minutes ago, EastBayRay said:

Nonsense.

Deliberate misinformation is dangerous it can cause many societal problems and it should be dealt with.

Except you’re misplacing the source of the “deliberate misinformation.” Deliberate misinformation should be countered strongly and squarely with facts, as Kristen Welker did admirably in this interview. Who was it that stormed off the stage in a tantrum?

Real Name Hidden Silver Member

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Kristen Welker was the one with balls.

Wingate Gold Member

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2 hours ago, EastBayRay said:

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

I hope he takes them down.

Go Donald

That's right! You're MAGA. You don't need facts.

MAGAs are so fragile and snowflakey that asking for evidence of a claim qualifies as a "hit piece". Good thing Trump sells coloring books and blankets at the White House Grift Shop, so that all the little MAGAs can calm down and suck their thumbs, knowing their messiah speaks only Gospel. I mean, just how comforting was his Doctor Jesus post.

Hey, did you see this?

Trump claims he never said "No new wars". Depends on what the meaning of "new" is, right?

I bet that's Trump's homage to George Orwell in 1984:

"Oceania US was at war with Eurasia Iran; therefore Oceania US had always been at war with Eurasia Iran"

Kandinski Advanced Member

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Heard it all before. US, your time will come to stand up for your principles; the good that is.

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Wingate Gold Member

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29 minutes ago, EastBayRay said:

Nonsense.

Deliberate misinformation is dangerous it can cause many societal problems and it should be dealt with.

What is this "deliberate misinformation"?

Do you mean something like Trump claiming he won in 2020? Fox News saying Dominion Voting Machines were rigged?

I guess I agree with you. That kind of disinformation caused Trump's goobers to attack the US Capitol on 6 January 2021.

Of course "dealing with that" probably doesn't mean pardoning the criminals, nor saying they need US Taxpayer compensation for being found guilty of their crimes. Look how many of the pardoned ones have gone on to commit heinous post-pardoned crimes like child molestation, kiddie porn, etc.

Rams86 Gold Member

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2 hours ago, EastBayRay said:

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

Are you serious? Fox never reports the news as they only give their views.

Jingthing Legendary Member

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4 hours ago, FolkGuitar said:

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.

Cults don't run on logic.

EastBayRay Advanced Member

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1 hour ago, Wingate said:

That's right! You're MAGA. You don't need facts.

MAGAs are so fragile and snowflakey that asking for evidence of a claim qualifies as a "hit piece". Good thing Trump sells coloring books and blankets at the White House Grift Shop, so that all the little MAGAs can calm down and suck their thumbs, knowing their messiah speaks only Gospel. I mean, just how comforting was his Doctor Jesus post.

Hey, did you see this?

Trump claims he never said "No new wars". Depends on what the meaning of "new" is, right?

I bet that's Trump's homage to George Orwell in 1984:

"Oceania US was at war with Eurasia Iran; therefore Oceania US had always been at war with Eurasia Iran"

A lefty quoting 1984 that’s funny man it’s practically your bible

EastBayRay Advanced Member

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1 hour ago, Rams86 said:

Are you serious? Fox never reports the news as they only give their views.

Less biased than nbc cnn etc.

Wingate Gold Member

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4 minutes ago, EastBayRay said:

A lefty quoting 1984 that’s funny man it’s practically your bible

Is that the upside down Bible that the fascist scum Trump held up in front of the church, after he ordered his stormtroopers to gas and beat folks practicing their 1st Amendment right to assemble peacefully in Lafayette Park? Is it the one with Two Corinthians? Maybe the one Hegseth quoted from the Tarantino movie? The Bible most folks know has Matthew, Mark, Luke and John, but no Samuel L Jackson.

It's the right wing whackos and fascist Trump who wants to squelch free speech (like Big Brother), and is such a little snowflake he wants Jimmy Kimmel taken off the air because he made jokes about the short fingered vulgarian.

Us "lefties" took an oath to the Constitution---as opposed to the sycophantic fealty of the MAGAnistas to a wannabe dictator---that guarantees the right of free speech, a free press and freedom of assembly.

You should read the US Constitution. It's an incredible document. Of course your messiah hates it, just as he hates the founding principle of separation of powers and "checks and balances".

Wingate Gold Member

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11 minutes ago, EastBayRay said:

Less biased than nbc cnn etc.

Dominion Voting Systems and the courts have a different opinion on who's biased.

Also, perhaps you believe what Fox noted---coming from the mouth of Trump's lawyer Sidney Powell (whom even AG Barr said was insane). You remember that, right? Fox quoted it, as part of their "news" that 2020 was "stolen".

Powell claimed Hugo Chavez rose from the grave and wrote code he uploaded to an Italian satellite, which then altered votes in Dominion Voting Systems machines.

You're on board with that?

LosLobo Platinum Member

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Trump got angry when he was upstaged by the rain — I wonder if he shouts at clouds.

When Kristen Welker pushed back on his election lies and tried to steer the conversation to Todd Blanche three times — he escalated, attacked her, and ended the interview.

It was very reminiscent of last month’s 60 Minutes, where the same pattern played out at the mention of the WHCD shooter's manifesto accusing Trump of being a rapist, pedophile, and traitor.

Seems all roads lead to Epstein — he needs to stop the midterm elections and Democrats winning the House — or the files get released.
And shut down questions about Todd Blanche who carries the codes to the Epstein bomb.


placnx Platinum Member

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7 hours 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.

The antipresident no doubt hopes that Rubio or Vance will replece him in 2029 and that he can contintue to control the Congress by primarying any Republicans who stray from his dictates.

SiSePuede419 Platinum Member

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5 hours ago, Hamus Yaigh said:

Why July?

I'm betting on Kalshi

Roid rage from one of the gladiators at his Bread & Circus cage match

😄

placnx Platinum Member

placnx

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4 hours ago, Cory1848 said:

You’re free to think what you want about the Fox News show, but for the government to “ban” news programs that don’t toe the party line is pure fascism. And you’re also quite free to promote that, but let’s just be clear what it is that you’re advocating.

No, not ban. Just let injured citizens sue the program producers for malicious falsehoods.

BLMFem Star Member

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7 hours 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.

True, so that's why I find it reassuring that he builds himself a bunker.

placnx Platinum Member

placnx

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7 hours ago, JT25 said:

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

He reminds me of Robert Maxwell, father if Ghislaine. He sued lots of people for libel, but finally the truth caught up with him. The unfortunate difference is that Trump has a compliant Supreme Court to block repercussions. Could action be taken through the English courts after 2028?

BLMFem Star Member

BLMFem

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4 hours ago, EastBayRay said:

Nonsense.

Deliberate misinformation is dangerous it can cause many societal problems and it should be dealt with.

Spot on. The damage Fox has done to the US cannot be overestimated, and they should be made to pay a gigantic fine, and forced to spend an entire week broadcasting retractions of lies they've told, and any future deliberate lies should lead to their immediate closure.thumbsup

BLMFem Star Member

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2 minutes ago, placnx said:

He reminds me of Robert Maxwell, father if Ghislaine. He sued lots of people for libel, but finally the truth caught up with him. The unfortunate difference is that Trump has a compliant Supreme Court to block repercussions. Could action be taken through the English courts after 2028?

I don't know, but there's always the Hague.

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placnx Platinum Member

placnx

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6 hours ago, FolkGuitar said:

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.

You are right, except that the antipresident will very likely be around until january 2029, and if the Democrats don't stop considering Harris and similar as their 2028 candidate, we could well have someone else carrying the MAGA torch with Trump behind the curtain in the Oval Office, something like the Empress Dowager Cixi https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Empress_Dowager_Cixi

BLMFem Star Member

BLMFem

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Yes, Governor, that was a nasty reminder.🤣

Jingthing Legendary Member

Jingthing

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45 minutes ago, BLMFem said:

True, so that's why I find it reassuring that he builds himself a bunker.

Yes clearly that's why he wants that bunker. Hopefully, he fails to ever build his vulgar "ballroom" and bunker.

Thingamabob Diamond Member

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Not an American, and not a Trump supporter, but the 2020 election appeared very odd. All those black plastic bags arriving at polling stations in the dead of night, and the result claiming a record breaking 81 million votes for Biden. Really ?

rudi49jr Platinum Member

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Like a toddler who gets confronted with his incessant lying (because there is absolutely no proof of rigged elections), Trump throws a hissy fit, calls the reporter crooked or stupid and then storms off.

This is the kind of 'adult' behavior displayed by the most powerful man in the world. And MAGA cheers him on. God help us all.

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