President Donald Trump didn’t mince words after a tense exchange with NBC’s Kristen Welker on Meet the Press, calling the interview “dishonest” and accusing the host of pushing a misleading narrative on his economic policies. The clash centered on Trump’s aggressive tariff agenda, a cornerstone of his strategy to rebuild American industry and restore economic sovereignty.
When Welker pressed Trump about potential price increases on items like strollers and tires, the President dismissed the concerns as exaggerated, pointing out that energy prices — especially gas — have dropped significantly under his leadership. Trump argued that those savings at the pump far outweigh minor price bumps in consumer goods, especially for working-class families.
He also doubled down on the benefits of his America First trade strategy, stating that tariffs are “going to make us rich.” Trump defended his policy of reciprocal tariffs, which impose matching duties on nations that tax American goods. Under his plan, tariffs would hit a wide range of countries, including steep rates of 46% on Vietnam and 17% on Israel. He emphasized that these measures are necessary to force fair trade deals and level the playing field after decades of globalist giveaways.
As Welker tried to frame the policy as one that could lead to product shortages or economic strain, Trump shot back that Americans might need to make smarter purchasing decisions, but there’s no scenario where shelves go empty. He stressed the importance of prioritizing essential goods and investing in domestic production rather than remaining dependent on foreign supply chains.
Trump calls out Welker: “This is such a dishonest interview, prices are down on groceries…”
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The tense interview captured the broader battle between Trump’s populist economic message and legacy media narratives that favor globalism. While critics continue to warn of inflation or diplomatic fallout, Trump’s supporters say his tariffs are bringing back American jobs, reducing reliance on adversarial nations, and defending the forgotten working class.
In typical fashion, Trump took control of the narrative and made it clear: he’s not backing down from the tough decisions needed to protect American economic interests — no matter how the media spins it.