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President Donald Trump abruptly ended a pre-recorded interview with NBC’s “Meet the Press” moderator Kristen Welker after roughly 50 minutes, citing repeated disruptions from rain pounding a metal barn roof and growing frustration during a tense exchange over election integrity claims.
The sit-down, conducted Friday, June 5, 2026, at Custer Farms in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin, was arranged at the White House’s request and took place inside a barn before Trump appeared at a farming roundtable. Heavy rain created loud interruptions on the metal roof, delaying segments multiple times along with a technical issue.
Tense Exchange Leads to Early EndTrump became visibly frustrated during a back-and-forth on unsubstantiated claims of voter fraud in California’s recent elections. When pressed by Welker for evidence, he responded combatively and criticized the press. He then ended the interview, walking out amid the ongoing rain noise and disagreements.
MUST WATCH: President Trump OBLITERATES Kristen Welker on Meet the Press, DROPS the mic on the ground, and then STORMS OUT of the interview. “You’re a one-sided crooked network. Sorry. Let’s call it quits because I’ve had enough. Thank you, darling. Have a good time.”
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Trump stated that Iranian leaders have not yet agreed to terms because “they’re strong” and “they’re proud,” adding that they have “no choice” but to make a deal eventually after “47 years of getting away with whatever they wanted.” He emphasized that negotiations are advancing and the U.S. would assist in destroying enriched uranium under a potential agreement. He pushed back on characterizations of the conflict as a “forever war” or quagmire, insisting it would not drag on indefinitely and reiterating his campaign promise to avoid prolonged foreign entanglements.
Economy and Other Topics
- Addressing rising gas prices linked to the war, Trump predicted they would fall once a deal is reached. He praised new Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh as “fantastic” and said he did not want to exert big influence over interest rate decisions.
- Trump also defended a proposed “anti-weaponization” fund for victims of alleged politicized prosecutions, including openness to compensating certain Jan. 6 participants, while making unsubstantiated claims about voter fraud in California.
The interview highlighted Trump’s combative style, with reports noting tension and him criticizing the press during exchanges. It marks Welker’s fourth sit-down with Trump and comes as his administration navigates midterm pressures and foreign policy challenges.Full video and transcript are available on NBCNews.com.