Trump walks out of interview with NBC’s Meet the Press after clash over election claims
Donald Trump walked out of an interview with NBC's Meet the Press after a clash over his election claims. The interview, which aired on Sunday, featured a tense exchange between Trump and NBC's Kristen Welker, who questioned Trump's allegations that the 2020 US presidential election was rigged. Trump's abrupt exit came after he repeatedly made false claims and accused Welker and the network of being crooked.
- ▪Trump walked out of the interview after being questioned about his election claims
- ▪He falsely claimed that the California gubernatorial race was rigged and that the 2020 US presidential election was also rigged
- ▪Trump accused NBC's Kristen Welker of being crooked and refused to provide evidence for his claims
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Donald Trump speaks with reporters while onboard Air Force One on 5 June en route to Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin. Photograph: Samuel Corum/Getty ImagesView image in fullscreenDonald Trump speaks with reporters while onboard Air Force One on 5 June en route to Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin. Photograph: Samuel Corum/Getty ImagesDonald TrumpTrump walks out of interview with NBC’s Meet the Press after clash over election claimsKristen Welker questioned Trump’s allegations that races for California governor and 2020 president were ‘rigged’Gloria OladipoSun 7 Jun 2026 20.15 EDTLast modified on Sun 7 Jun 2026 20.16 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleDonald Trump walked out of an interview with NBC’s Meet the Press after he repeatedly made false claims that the US 2020 presidential elections was…
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