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Trump walks out of barn interview, mocked in diaper sketch

6/10/2026

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Trump Walks Off

Jimmy Kimmel depicted U.S. President Donald Trump in a diaper and called his exit a “hissy fit” on his show.
President Donald Trump walked off an NBC News interview with Kristen Welker in Wisconsin barn, citing rain in the barn.
In the interview, Trump called Welker crooked, stupid and accused networks of bias before leaving.
White House spokesperson Davis Ingle dismissed Kimmel’s commentary, saying no one cares about comedian’s opinion.

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Trump Defends Walkout

Megyn Kelly publicly defended President Donald Trump’s decision to end the interview, calling Kristen Welker’s questioning rude and unproductive.
President Donald Trump walked out of a Meet the Press interview in Wisconsin, citing rain inside the barn.
NBC, ABC, CBS and CNN were called crooked by President Donald Trump.
He warned that a dishonest press prevents the country from being great.

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Historical Context

The clash between presidents and the press resurfaced in 2024 when Donald Trump walked off a Meet the Press interview, denouncing major networks. A similar showdown occurred in 1998-99, when Bill Clinton faced impeachment hearings and a Senate trial after the Starr Report, with the House approving articles by a 228-206 vote. Both episodes highlight enduring tension over presidential accountability and media scrutiny.

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Trump Walks Off

Jimmy Kimmel depicted U.S. President Donald Trump in a diaper and called his exit a “hissy fit” on his show.
President Donald Trump walked off an NBC News interview with Kristen Welker in Wisconsin barn, citing rain in the barn.
In the interview, Trump called Welker crooked, stupid and accused networks of bias before leaving.
White House spokesperson Davis Ingle dismissed Kimmel’s commentary, saying no one cares about comedian’s opinion.

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