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Trump ends NBC interview abruptly and comments on Iran-Israel ceasefire, Netanyahu

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Posted Jun 8, 2026, 06:30 PM UTC · In the digest of 2026-06-08-1830
Trump ends NBC interview abruptly and comments on Iran-Israel ceasefire, Netanyahu

Former U.S. President Donald Trump prematurely ended an interview with NBC News, reportedly calling the journalist "either a liar or a fool." He also commented on an Iran-Israel ceasefire and Netanyahu's stance on a US-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 irregularities in California. Separately, Trump publicly called for an immediate ceasefire between Iran and Israel, asserting that both nations desire a truce and that "final negotiations" are underway. He also stated in an interview that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu would "have no choice" but to accept any agreement reached between the United States and Iran, emphasizing his own authority in such matters.

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