Overview
- The recorded Meet the Press interview in a Wisconsin barn was broadcast June 7 and ended when President Trump removed his microphone and left after host Kristen Welker repeatedly asked for evidence for his claims that recent elections were 'rigged'.
- On camera Trump told Welker she was 'either crooked or you're stupid' and did not present verifiable evidence for his assertions about the 2020 or California elections.
- Both Trump and Welker acknowledged heavy rain disrupted the barn taping and Trump cited the noise as a factor, but commentators including Jon Stewart said the exit reflected his reaction to being challenged rather than the weather.
- A viral claim that NBC suspended Welker after the interview was false, with Snopes tracing the rumor to a satirical Facebook post and finding no credible reporting of any suspension.
- The episode has sharpened coverage about Trump’s frequent clashes with journalists, especially female reporters, and NBC said Welker and the president agreed to a follow‑up interview as news outlets and commentators debate press strategy and public trust.