Coverage dated June 6, 2026

Trump Storms Off ‘Meet the Press’ Interview

Headline from Forbes

The president insisted, without evidence, Republican candidates were “dropping fast” in California due to a “rigged” election.

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The Hollywood Reporter
Trump Storms Out of ‘Meet the Press’ Interview After Being Grilled on Claims of Rigged Election (opens The Hollywood Reporter)
Published Jun 6, 2026
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President Donald Trump walked out of an interview with Meet the Press after being grilled on claims that the 2020 presidential election was rigged.
Deadline
Trump Cuts Off Interview With 'Meet The Press' Host Kristen Welker (opens Deadline)
Published Jun 6, 2026
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Trump stormed out of a sit down as Welker tried to fact check him on rigged election claims.
The Boston Globe
Trump walks out of ‘Meet the Press’ interview when challenged over false claims (opens The Boston Globe)
Published Jun 6, 2026
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President Trump broke off an interview with NBC’s “Meet the Press” that aired Sunday after host Kristen Welker challenged his false claims about elections and the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the US Capitol.
Forbes
‘You’re Either Crooked Or You’re Stupid’: Trump Walks Out On ‘Meet The Press’ Interview (opens Forbes)
Published Jun 6, 2026
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The president grew angry when Welker asked for Trump to back up his claims with evidence. He instead insulted the NBC anchor and ended the interview.
PJ Media
Trump Storms Out of ‘Meet the Press’ Interview (opens PJ Media)
Published Jun 6, 2026
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Trump storms out of Meet the Press interview, accusing media of rigging elections and bias.
Forbes
Trump Storms Off ‘Meet the Press’ Interview (opens Forbes)
Published Jun 6, 2026
Forbes's feed description
The president insisted, without evidence, Republican candidates were “dropping fast” in California due to a “rigged” election.
Breitbart News
Watch: Trump Ends NBC Interview — Calls 'Meet the Press' 'Crooked' (opens Breitbart News)
Published Jun 6, 2026
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Sunday President Donald Trump ended an NBC "Meet the Press" interview with host Kristen Welker saying calling the network "one-sided" and "crooked." | Clips
Variety
Donald Trump Storms Out of ‘Meet the Press’ Interview: ‘You’re Either Crooked or You’re Stupid’ (opens Variety)
Published Jun 6, 2026
Variety's feed description
President Donald Trump stormed out of his interview with 'Meet the Press' after getting into a verbal sparring match with Kristen Welker.
New York Post
Trump storms off ‘Meet The Press’ interview after fiery exchange with NBC’s Kristen Welker over 2020 election (opens New York Post)
Published Jun 6, 2026
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A visibly agitated President Trump stormed off his interview with NBC News' "Meet the Press" after a testy exchange with a reporter who grilled him over his claims that the 2020 election was rigged.
Fox News
Trump storms off 'Meet the Press' interview, rips Welker, ABC, CBS, CNN as 'crooked' (opens Fox News)
Published Jun 6, 2026
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Donald Trump abruptly ended his "Meet the Press" interview with Kristen Welker in Wisconsin after accusing NBC of being a "one-sided crooked network."