(DailyVantage.com) – President-elect Donald Trump called out NBC News host Kristen Welker for what he described as “nasty” questions and a “hostile” demeanor during his recent appearance on Meet the Press. The interview, which addressed topics ranging from the January 6 committee to media bias, highlighted Trump’s dissatisfaction with what he perceives as an unfair press environment. He specifically criticized Welker’s tone, accusing her of hurting her own credibility with her approach.
Welker repeatedly challenged Trump during the discussion, particularly on the Democrat-led January 6 committee’s findings. Trump, frustrated by her interruptions, remarked, “It’s amazing. I wish you could be… non-biased. You hurt yourself so badly.” His comments underscored his ongoing criticism of mainstream media’s treatment of him throughout his political career. Trump also accused Welker of showing favoritism toward President Biden, referencing what he claimed were softer interview styles with Democratic figures.
Expanding on his point, Trump reflected on what he called unprecedented negativity from the press during his presidency. “No president has ever gotten treated by the press like I was. And yet I got more votes than any Republican candidate in history by far,” he stated, framing his electoral success as evidence of resilience against media hostility.
Trump directly addressed Welker’s style during the interview, describing her approach as “very hostile” but expressing appreciation for the opportunity to present his views on a widely watched platform. “The questions are, you know, pretty nasty,” he said, emphasizing his belief that the media’s tone toward him reflects broader bias in political reporting. His supporters echoed these sentiments, accusing Welker of biased questioning during the interview, with some claiming her approach undermined journalistic integrity.
The president-elect also touched on the issue of media credibility, a recurring theme in his public remarks. “The press has to straighten itself out because honestly it’s lost all credibility,” he said, arguing that public trust in journalism has eroded due to perceived partisanship.
Trump’s comments align with his longstanding critique of the mainstream press, which he often accuses of unfairly targeting conservative figures and amplifying liberal narratives. His remarks about Welker, who made history as the first Black woman to moderate a general-election presidential debate in 2020, continue his pattern of singling out individual journalists for criticism.
The exchange on Meet the Press reflects the tense relationship between Trump and the media, setting the tone for what is likely to be an equally contentious dynamic during his upcoming
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