Donald Trump ends interview with NBC's Kristen Welker

On June 7, 2026, former President Donald Trump abruptly ended an interview on NBC's 'Meet the Press' with journalist Kristen Welker. The confrontation began when the discussion shifted to the June 2 California primary elections and the ongoing ballot counting process. Welker noted that Republican candidates were performing well, while Trump characterized the election process as 'rigged' and compared it to a 'third world country.' When Welker repeatedly pressed Trump to provide evidence for his claims of election fraud, he criticized her, calling her 'stupid' or 'crooked.' Trump subsequently stated he had 'had enough' and walked out of the studio. The disagreement underscored ongoing tensions between the former president and media outlets regarding the validity of election procedures. Reports indicate the California ballot count has been ongoing for several days, a process the state maintains is standard, while Trump has publicly questioned the legitimacy of counting votes days after the election.