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Trump Walks Out, Claims Rigged Primary, Sparks Online Mockery

6/8/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump walked out of an NBC News interview with Kristen Welker after ripping his microphone and claimed the California primary and 2020 elections were rigged.
Welker said no evidence existed while he touched her on the shoulder, thanked her, and left.
X users mocked his difficulty standing and revived diaper rumors after observers noted a bulge on his suit during a 60 Minutes interview with Norah O'Donnell.

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U.S. President Donald Trump walked out of an NBC News interview with Kristen Welker after ripping his microphone and claimed the California primary and 2020 elections were rigged.
Welker said no evidence existed while he touched her on the shoulder, thanked her, and left.
X users mocked his difficulty standing and revived diaper rumors after observers noted a bulge on his suit during a 60 Minutes interview with Norah O'Donnell.