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Trump Ends NBC Interview After Exchange With Welker on California Vote Count
President Trump removed his microphone and walked off the Meet the Press set during a recorded interview in Wisconsin after moderator Kristen Welker pressed him on election-fraud allegations tied to California's slow vote count.
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President Trump ended an interview with NBC News during a session recorded in Wisconsin and broadcast Sunday on Meet the Press. The exchange occurred after moderator Kristen Welker questioned his statements that California's ongoing vote count showed evidence of rigging. Trump pointed to several high-profile races that remained undecided four days after polls closed.
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With more than 70 percent of expected ballots counted, several statewide and local races remained within a percentage point. Welker asked Trump whether he had evidence to support his claims. Trump replied that the delayed results themselves constituted proof.
Welker responded that the pace reflected California's voting procedures, including extended deadlines for mail ballots and signature verification. Trump said the same pattern occurred in prior elections. Trump then stated, "You're a one-sided crooked network."
Trump removed his microphone before walking off. Trump also criticized Meet the Press and other outlets before leaving the set. After the segment aired, Welker said she spoke with Trump afterward and he agreed to a follow-up interview.
