Trump walks out of 'Meet the Press' interview, calls host Kristen Welker 'crooked or stupid'
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Kinsey Crowley
The bagel they save for the regulars. Don't skim, savour.
Summary
President Donald Trump walked out of an interview with NBC's 'Meet the Press' after host Kristen Welker pressed him on lacking evidence of election rigging. Trump removed his microphone and called Welker 'either crooked or stupid.' The interview was interrupted by loud rain on a metal barn roof. Trump later said the rain angered him, and Welker noted Trump agreed to return to the show. This incident is part of a pattern of Trump insulting reporters.
Key quotes
· 3 pulledTrump called Welker 'either crooked or stupid'
Trump later said he was angered by the loud rain
Welker said after the interview aired that Trump had agreed to go back on the show
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