Donald Trump storms out ‘Meet the Press’ interview: ‘You’re either crooked or you’re stupid’

Tensions flared during a recent segment of NBC’s “Meet the Press” as President Donald Trump cut his interview with Kristen Welker short. The exchange, which took place on Friday, was broadcast to the public on Sunday.

A Heated Exchange on the Weaponization Fund

The friction began when Welker pressed Trump on his proposed $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization” fund. The initiative is intended to provide protection for individuals who claim they were persecuted by federal authorities, a group that includes participants in the Jan. 6 Capitol riot.

Trump defended those involved in the attack, claiming they had “lost everything” and alleging that FBI agents were actually “ushering them into the building” during the events of that day. When Welker repeatedly challenged the President by stating there was “no evidence of that,” the situation escalated rapidly.

‘Crooked or Stupid’

Trump expressed his frustration with the press, labeling the media outlets covering the situation as “fake,” “dirty,” and “crooked.” He went on to assert that the Biden administration had destroyed lives by sending innocent people to jail.

When Welker insisted she was not “crooked,” the President countered with a sharp rebuke: “You’re either crooked or you’re stupid.” He further fueled the debate by claiming the election was rigged and alleging that current election irregularities are taking place in California.

Walking Away

The interview reached its conclusion abruptly when the President signaled that he had heard enough. Calling the network “one-sided” and “crooked,” Trump ended the discussion by telling Welker, “Sorry. Let’s call it quits because I’ve had enough. Thank you, darling. Have a good time.”

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