Trump ends NBC interview early, asserts authority on Iran deal

Former U.S. President Donald Trump prematurely concluded an interview with NBC News journalist Kristen Welker for "Meet the Press" after a contentious exchange. Trump reportedly called Welker "either a liar or a fool" when she requested evidence for his claims of election irregul
Former U.S. President Donald Trump prematurely concluded an interview with NBC News journalist Kristen Welker for "Meet the Press" after a contentious exchange. Trump reportedly called Welker "either a liar or a fool" when she requested evidence for his claims of election irregularities in California, leading to the interview's early termination.
During the same broadcast, Trump asserted a unified stance with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu regarding the Middle East conflict, emphasizing their strong rapport. Separately, in an interview with the Financial Times, Trump stated that Netanyahu would have "no choice" but to accept any agreement reached between the United States and Iran, underscoring his own decision-making authority on such matters.
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Earlier coverage
- Jun 8, 2026, 06:30 PM UTCTrump ends NBC interview abruptly and comments on Iran-Israel ceasefire, Netanyahu
- Jun 7, 2026, 07:30 PM UTCTrump abruptly ends NBC News interview after calling journalist 'either a liar or a fool'