Trump ends NBC interview abruptly, urges Netanyahu to hold off on Iran retaliation
Donald Trump abruptly ended a contentious NBC interview after clashing over 'rigged election' claims and reportedly advised Israeli PM Netanyahu against retaliating against Iran.
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Donald Trump abruptly ended an interview with NBC's "Meet the Press" on June 7, 2026, after a contentious exchange with host Kristen Welker. The confrontation escalated over Trump's repeated claims of a "rigged election" in 2020 and the recent California primary, as well as questions regarding potential compensation for individuals involved in the January 6 Capitol breach. Trump accused the network and other media outlets of being "crooked" before walking out.
Separately, on the same day, Trump reportedly urged Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to refrain from retaliating against Iran. This appeal followed Iranian missile attacks on northern Israel, which were in response to earlier Israeli strikes in Beirut. Trump emphasized that the Iranian strikes caused no casualties and expressed concerns that further escalation could jeopardize a potential final deal with Iran.
However, Israel proceeded to strike targets within Iran, suggesting that Trump's efforts to de-escalate the situation were unsuccessful.
What each outlet emphasizes
- CNN: reports on Trump telling Netanyahu to 'hold off on retaliating against Iran' and a 'wildest' Trump interview.
- BBC: highlights Trump 'abruptly ends NBC interview after clash over 'rigged election' claim'.
- The Guardian: focuses on Trump's 'plea' to Israel and him 'reportedly tells Netanyahu not to retaliate against Iran'.
- AP: mentions Trump dismissing the idea that Iran betrays his 'no new wars' campaign message.
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