Trump Walks Out of NBC's Meet the Press Interview After Election Fraud Claims
Why Trump stormed out of NBC's Meet the Press interview with Kristen Welker: 'You're crooked, stupid'
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During an interview on NBC's Meet the Press, President Donald Trump walked out after being pressed by Kristen Welker on his unfounded claims of election fraud in California and the 2020 presidential election. He accused Welker of being 'crooked' and 'stupid.'
- 01Trump claimed the California gubernatorial primary was 'rigged.'
- 02He reiterated his belief that the 2020 presidential election was fraudulent.
- 03Kristen Welker challenged Trump to provide evidence for his allegations.
- 04The interview escalated over questions regarding a compensation fund for targeted individuals.
- 05Trump's abrupt exit occurred during a heated exchange with Welker.
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President Donald Trump left an interview with Kristen Welker on NBC's Meet the Press after becoming frustrated with questions about his claims of election fraud. The interview, aired on June 7, saw Trump assert that the California gubernatorial primary was 'rigged' and reiterated his unproven allegations regarding the 2020 presidential election. Welker pressed him to back up his claims with evidence, particularly concerning a controversial compensation fund for individuals he said were unfairly targeted by the government. Trump's response included calling Welker 'crooked' and 'stupid' before walking out.
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