Former President Donald Trump abruptly ended an interview with NBC's Kristen Welker on Sunday after a tense exchange over his claims about election fraud and the January 6 Capitol attack. The interview, conducted in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin, turned confrontational when Welker challenged Trump's assertions about California's ongoing elections and the 2021 Capitol riot.
Key Takeaways
Former President Donald Trump stormed out of an NBC interview with Kristen Welker after heated exchanges over his election fraud claims and the January 6 Capitol attack. The confrontation escalated when Welker pressed for evidence, leading to personal insults and Trump ending the segment.
- Trump accused NBC and other networks of being 'crooked'
- He claimed there is 'more evidence than ever' of election rigging
- Critics argue his $1.8 billion fund could pay January 6 allies
- Megyn Kelly defended Trump's walkout, calling Welker 'rude'
- Jon Stewart mocked Trump's behavior as a 'hissy fit'
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▼Source Claims Check
2 Differences FoundAll 12 publishers report consistent facts across 3 key claims. 2 points of difference noted.
| Claim | Status | Reason | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Network Accusations | 1 Difference | 'Fox News and The Guardian report Trump's exact words, while HuffPost and Salon describe his accusation as 'one-sided crooked'. | ▼ |
| California Vote Counting | 1 Difference | 'Time reports Trump's specific claim about California's vote counting, while CBS News and HuffPost focus on Welker pressing for evidence. | ▼ |
| Trump Walks Out | Broad Agreement | Trump walked out after calling Welker crooked or stupid. | |
| Evidence Of Election Fraud | Broad Agreement | 'There’s a lot of evidence.' -Trump about election fraud. | |
| Anti-weaponization Fund | Broad Agreement | $1.8 billion 'anti-weaponization' fund proposed by Trump. |
Network Accusations
▼'Fox News and The Guardian report Trump's exact words, while HuffPost and Salon describe his accusation as 'one-sided crooked'.
California Vote Counting
▼'Time reports Trump's specific claim about California's vote counting, while CBS News and HuffPost focus on Welker pressing for evidence.
Trump Walks Out
Broad AgreementTrump walked out after calling Welker crooked or stupid.
Evidence Of Election Fraud
Broad Agreement'There’s a lot of evidence.' -Trump about election fraud.
Anti-weaponization Fund
Broad Agreement$1.8 billion 'anti-weaponization' fund proposed by Trump.
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The confrontation escalated as Welker pressed him for evidence to support his claims that California's election was 'rigged' and that FBI agents had ushered rioters into the Capitol on January 6. Trump responded by calling Welker 'either crooked or stupid' and ended the interview, stating, 'Let’s call it quits because I’ve had enough.' He accused NBC and other major networks, including ABC, CBS, and CNN, of being 'crooked,' according to multiple sources.
Trump also claimed there was 'more evidence than ever presented' that the 2020 election was rigged. When Welker pointed out that Trump and his allies had only prevailed in one minor case out of 62 election-related lawsuits, Trump repeated his accusations against the networks. The interview touched on Trump's proposed $1.8 billion 'anti-weaponization' fund, which critics argue could be used to pay his allies involved in the January 6 riot.
Welker later mentioned during the show’s broadcast that she followed up with Trump on Saturday and that they 'both acknowledged the complications during the interview posed by the rain.' Heavy rain pelting the barn’s roof could be heard throughout the interview. Megyn Kelly defended Trump's actions, stating he was right to walk out on what she described as a 'rude' interviewer. According to Fox News, Kelly claimed Welker 'made that moment about Kristen Welker' and refused to stop 'battering' the president.
Jon Stewart mocked Trump's behavior during the interview, describing it as a 'hissy fit of an incredibly fragile man-baby,' per HuffPost. Stewart also praised Welker for challenging Trump's claims. The incident has sparked widespread commentary on social media and among political analysts, with reactions ranging from criticism of Trump's conduct to praise for Welker's persistent questioning.
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