The claim alleges that Trump abruptly ended the interview with Kristen Welker by removing his microphone and stepping on it after a heated exchange over his assertions that California's June 3 primary election was rigged because of slow vote counting.

Trump abruptly ended the interview, which aired on Sunday’s edition of “Meet the Press,” after Welker repeatedly challenged him over his false claims that the 2020 presidential election (which he lost...

“You’re a one-sided crooked network,” Trump said. “Sorry. Let’s call it quits because I’ve had enough. Thank you, darling. Have a good time.”