Kristen Welker Criticized for Lie-Filled Trump Interview in ‘Meet the Press’ Debut: ‘Horrible Way to Start Her Tenure’
Kristen Welker made her debut as moderator of NBC’s “Meet the Press” Sunday morning and kicked things off with a daring choice of interviewee: Donald Trump. The former president rattled off a list of full and partial untruths, leaving many viewers and members of the media confused and disappointed.
At various points, Trump claimed “millions of illegal immigrants coming into our country, flooding our cities, flooding the countryside,” that a “record” number of terrorists have been caught “this year” and that the U.S. “gave $85 billion worth of equipment to the Taliban” this year alone.
His statements included numerous lies and exaggerations. Also rattling many who saw the interview is what was seen as how little Welker seemed to push back against Trump’s claims. As political scientist Norm Ornstein tweeted, “Oy. Trump says the Capitol Police testified against Nancy Pelosi, and then burned all the evidence. Lie upon lie upon lie.
At various points, Trump claimed “millions of illegal immigrants coming into our country, flooding our cities, flooding the countryside,” that a “record” number of terrorists have been caught “this year” and that the U.S. “gave $85 billion worth of equipment to the Taliban” this year alone.
His statements included numerous lies and exaggerations. Also rattling many who saw the interview is what was seen as how little Welker seemed to push back against Trump’s claims. As political scientist Norm Ornstein tweeted, “Oy. Trump says the Capitol Police testified against Nancy Pelosi, and then burned all the evidence. Lie upon lie upon lie.
- 9/17/2023
- by Stephanie Kaloi
- The Wrap
Similar News
U.S. Pardon Attorney Fired By Trump Administration After Refusing To Restore Mel Gibson’s Gun Rights
- 3/13/2025
- by Baila Eve Zisman
- Uinterview
Gavin Newsom’s Podcast Interview With Steve Bannon “Unforgivable And Insane,” Says Adam Kinzinger
- 3/13/2025
- by Tom Tapp
- Deadline Film + TV
Joan Baez Pauses John Mulaney’s Talk Show to Slam ‘Incompetent Billionaires’ Running America: ‘Our Democracy Is Going Up in Flames’
- 3/13/2025
- by Jack Dunn
- Variety Film + TV
‘Everybody’s Live With John Mulaney’ Review: Host Shines on a Late Night Show Still Finding Its Way
- 3/13/2025
- by Matthew Creith
- The Wrap
What Time Is ‘Everybody’s Live With John Mulaney’?
- 3/12/2025
- by Tess Patton
- The Wrap
‘Mythic Quest’ Didn’t Want to Make Influencers the Butt of the Joke in Its Standalone Episode
- 3/12/2025
- by Kayla Cobb
- The Wrap
IMDb.com, Inc. takes no responsibility for the content or accuracy of the above news articles, Tweets, or blog posts. This content is published for the entertainment of our users only. The news articles, Tweets, and blog posts do not represent IMDb's opinions nor can we guarantee that the reporting therein is completely factual. Please visit the source responsible for the item in question to report any concerns you may have regarding content or accuracy.