Trump storms out of interview after getting pressed on his baseless claims
The Hill
Last updated: June 9, 2026
This article details a tense interview where President Trump made unsubstantiated claims about weaponization of government and election rigging. The moderator challenged these assertions, highlighting the lack of evidence presented. The piece emphasizes the difference between making claims and proving them, a standard crucial for public discourse.
- President Trump asserted that individuals targeted by politically motivated investigations deserve compensation, referencing a proposed $1.8 billion anti-weaponization fund, despite the Justice Department stating the fund is not proceeding. He also claimed that many January 6th Capitol rioters were directed into the building by FBI agents and that law enforcement involved were "crooked cops."
- Welker countered that over 170 individuals pleaded guilty to assaulting police officers, and there is no evidence of FBI agents ushering people into the Capitol; Justice Department reviews found informants entered the building but were not directed to do so. Trump further alleged the 2020 election was rigged and that similar issues are happening in California.
- Welker pointed out the lack of evidence for his election claims, explaining California's vote-counting process, which often takes longer due to mail-in ballots, can lead to a gradual increase in vote totals for candidates favored by mail-in voters. Trump concluded the interview by dismissing the electoral process and media outlets as "crooked." The article concludes by underscoring that extraordinary claims require extraordinary evidence.
