During his June 7, 2026, appearance on Meet the Press, President Donald Trump’s conduct drew widespread criticism for his combative behavior toward the press and his continued propagation of election-related conspiracy theories. During the interview, recorded in Wisconsin, the President repeatedly labeled the network and its interviewer, Kristen Welker, as “crooked” and “stupid” when pressed for evidence regarding his unsubstantiated claims that recent California election results and the 2020 presidential election were “rigged.”
The situation escalated when Welker questioned him about a now-abandoned “anti-weaponization” fund that critics feared could be used to compensate individuals involved in the January 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol. Frustrated by the line of questioning, the President ultimately ended the interview prematurely, removing his microphone and walking away. This display was viewed by many as a troubling escalation in the administration’s ongoing hostility toward institutional accountability and democratic norms regarding election integrity.
The Queer God Squad wonders how rigged elections got him elected twice and a GOP majority in both houses? If it was rigged against him, how did the supposed “riggers” not win every time? And why should religious voices be concerned with outlandish, unverified claims in the political arena?
