In an interview aired on NBC's 'Meet the Press' on June 7, 2026, President Donald Trump criticized moderator Kristen Welker, stating, 'You're either crooked or you're stupid.' Trump made these comments after alleging that U.S. elections are rigged, without providing evidence, and accused several television news networks, including NBC, CBS, and ABC, of being 'crooked.' Welker responded, 'To be fair, I’m not crooked,' before Trump decided to end the interview early.
The interview, conducted on a farm in Wisconsin, covered various topics including Trump's views on the war with Iran, his proposed $1.8 billion fund for individuals he claims were wrongly prosecuted, and the rising cost of living due to the war. Trump described the individuals involved in the January 6 Capitol incident as being 'ushered into the building' by law enforcement.
Despite previous promises to end foreign wars, Trump characterized the conflict with Iran as necessary to prevent nuclear weapon development. He also expressed confidence that prices would decrease after the war. Welker later indicated that she and Trump had a cordial conversation and mentioned that he agreed to participate in another interview in the future.
