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gulliver

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30. Welker is probably ecstatic about the interview

Reply to senseandsensibility (Original post)

Mon Jun 8, 2026, 01:59 PM

9 hrs ago

...and rightfully so.

I originally misjudged her by watching the clips of the blow up and one mistake she made about troops going to Iran. The fact is, this interview was a great interview for her and for the viewers.

She spoke with Trump afterwards and even got a promise from Trump for a second interview. It was a home run for her.

I respectfully disagree with the OP that Welker should have played the respect card or put on airs about representing the Constitution and so forth. Like so many things, if you act dramatic and self-righteous, you weaken the things you want to strengthen. In this case the Constitution and Welker would both have been weakened had she chosen to act out a "how dare you" melodrama.

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My message to Kristin Welker and the rest of the corporate media [View all] senseandsensibility Yesterday OP

Stop giving the pathological liar a platform! Chasstev365 Yesterday #1

The reason he does these interviews is to spread his lies senseandsensibility Yesterday #2

He got no favors during that interview. He looked horrible. GoodRaisin Yesterday #16

I Agree (With You) wyn borkins 9 hrs ago #29

nah. i disagree. a few years ago? yes. johnnyfins Yesterday #3

I could agree with either not giving him air time or vigorous senseandsensibility Yesterday #4

But Welker did push back on him multiple times johnnyfins Yesterday #5

Well yes, she did senseandsensibility Yesterday #6

Not just that. They need to address him with the same respect he gives the media. Bluetus Yesterday #7

The problem is he just talks louder and keeps talkig over her.....until she finally gives up and says "lets move on" LiberalLovinLug Yesterday #10

And there it is!..to Kristen Welker: agingdem 9 hrs ago #27

Nice to see Welker stand her ground, but DeeDeeNY Yesterday #8

Agree whole-heartedly! WmChris Yesterday #9

That is a really good idea senseandsensibility Yesterday #12

Yes she certainly could have cancelled the interview right out from under him FakeNoose Yesterday #11

She was hired to interview the guy. Optics are much better is she perseveres and HE walks out. She did right. Plus... thesquanderer Yesterday #15

The ruling class is currently in one of it's regular "fuck off and die, peons" phases struggle4progress Yesterday #13

Or they can just capitulate and give Donny a check for $16 million dollars progressoid Yesterday #14

Kicked and recommended Uncle Joe Yesterday #17

Thank you! senseandsensibility Yesterday #18

The interview was aborted by a tyrant. What could have been done live love laugh 21 hrs ago #19

She told the truth and pissed him off, he ends up scurrying back to his hole questionseverything 13 hrs ago #20

She stayed calm and professional orangecrush 11 hrs ago #21

K&R mvd 11 hrs ago #22

She should have laughed, and said Americanme 11 hrs ago #23

OMG!!!!!!! MyOwnPeace 10 hrs ago #26

This would be my opening statement/question to him every time he spoke... Moostache 10 hrs ago #24

This message was self-deleted by its author gulliver 10 hrs ago #25

I think they should just ignore him dclarston13 9 hrs ago #28

Welker is probably ecstatic about the interview gulliver 9 hrs ago #30

K & R. 58Sunliner 7 hrs ago #31