Trump abruptly ends NBC News interview after calling journalist 'either a liar or a fool'
Former U.S. President Donald Trump abruptly ended an NBC News interview with Kristen Welker after calling her "either a liar or a fool" for questioning his claims of election fraud. He also affirmed his alignment with Israeli PM Netanyahu.
Former U.S. President Donald Trump concluded an interview with NBC News journalist Kristen Welker for "Meet the Press" prematurely following a contentious exchange. Trump reportedly told Welker she was "either a liar or a fool" after she requested evidence for his claims of election irregularities in California. The interview, which aired on Sunday, also featured Trump asserting a unified stance with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on the Middle East conflict, highlighting their strong rapport. The discussion about election integrity claims led to the interview's early termination.
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