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Trump walks out of interview

President Trump halts NBC's Wisconsin farm interview after election-fraud challenges, with the $1.776 billion weaponization fund also under scrutiny

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President Trump abruptly ended an interview with NBC News when repeatedly challenged on his claims of election fraud

  1. Frame 1President Trump halts NBC's Wisconsin farm interview after election-fraud challenges, with the $1.776 billion weaponization fund also under scrutiny.
  2. Frame 2When Welker said California counting delays were not evidence, Trump attacked NBC's credibility.
  3. Frame 3The taped interview also covered Iran and a proposed $1.776 billion government weaponization fund.
  4. Frame 4NBC reported that Trump walked out about 50 minutes after sitting down for the Friday interview.
  5. Frame 5The fund drew criticism because it could compensate people prosecuted over the January 6 Capitol attack.
  6. Frame 6The next pressure point is whether the halted fund gets approved despite Todd Blanche saying it was permanently halted.
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Jun 8, 3:17 PM EDT
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