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Trump Walks Off Meet the Press Interview With Kristen Welker
Trump repeated unproven election-fraud claims and defended a $1.8 billion fund before ending the interview, after Welker pressed for evidence.
- President Donald Trump abruptly ended his NBC News interview with moderator Kristen Welker in Wisconsin, removing his microphone and leaving the set after a heated exchange over his election fraud claims.
- Welker challenged Trump's unsubstantiated allegations that California's primary elections are "rigged," noting the state's dayslong vote-counting process is standard procedure for processing mail-in ballots.
- Tensions rose as Welker questioned Trump on his $1.8 billion "anti-weaponization" fund, which he defended as protection for individuals persecuted by the federal government, including those who raided the Capitol on January 6th.
- Trump called the network "one-sided" and "crooked," telling Welker he had "had enough" after she repeatedly cited lack of evidence for his election integrity claims.
- The clash reflects ongoing friction between Trump and national media outlets during his pre-midterms Wisconsin visit, as he continues attacking the press as "crooked" while defending controversial policy initiatives.
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Trump storms out of tense, rain-plagued NBC interview
President Donald Trump lasted through probing questions about his Iran war strategy and repeated weather disruptions during an interview with US broadcaster NBC -- but angrily stormed out when confronted over his unfounded claims of election fraud.
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President Donald Trump faced repeated questions about his plan for war with Iran and was interrupted by torrential rain during an interview with US broadcaster NBC – but stormed out when questioned about his unfounded claims of election fraud. "You are a biased and corrupt broadcaster. I'm sorry. Let's just stop this because I've had enough. Thank you,...
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Leaning Left43Leaning Right45Center29Last UpdatedBias Distribution38% Right
Bias Distribution
- 38% of the sources lean Right
38% Right
L 37%
C 25%
R 38%
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