President Donald Trump left a taped interview on NBC's 'Meet the Press' after being questioned about his 'weaponization' fund and his claims of election fraud. The interview, conducted by NBC's Kristen Welker on a Wisconsin farm, covered various topics including the Iran war and potential interest rate hikes, as well as the $1.776 billion fund intended to compensate individuals involved in the January 6, 2021 Capitol riot.
Trump expressed support for the fund despite its setbacks, stating, 'If it was up to me, I'd pay them the kind of money that they deserve.' He has made claims regarding the fund and its purpose without providing evidence. The fund was established as part of a settlement related to Trump's lawsuit against the Internal Revenue Service over the leak of his tax information.
During the interview, Trump reiterated his claims of election fraud, stating, 'The election was rigged,' and suggested that the situation was repeating itself in California. He did not provide evidence for his assertions and dismissed Welker's attempts to redirect the conversation. Ultimately, Trump ended the interview abruptly, stating, 'Let's call it quits because I've had enough.'