In an event that could only be described as vintage Trump theater, the former president once again found himself in an electrifying exchange with NBC’s Kristen Welker on Meet the Press. Welker, known for her left-leaning persuasion, sat down with Trump for what she undoubtedly hoped would be another hard-hitting interview.

As the conversation unfolded, Welker predictably pressed Trump on January 6 and election integrity. Unfazed, Trump showcased his signature style, delivering a barrage of grievances about alleged election misconduct. The battle of words reached a fever pitch when Trump vehemently criticized not just California’s election practices but the entire national media, including ABC, CBS, CNN, and of course, NBC, for what he perceives as a crooked agenda.

While the interview did get intense, no reports indicate that Trump removed his microphone or caused any dramatic incident in the manner described.

Social media, predictably, was set ablaze. Clips of the incident went viral faster than you can say “fake news,” with many pointing out the poetic justice in Trump challenging NBC. Meanwhile, Trump supporters rallied around their champion, invigorated by his refusal to back down in the face of what they believe are unfair attacks, both on him and on electoral integrity.

This latest chapter in Trump’s ongoing saga with the media serves as a vivid reminder of the polarizing charisma that carried him to the White House. While Welker might see her persistent questioning as journalistic duty, Trump and his supporters see it as part of a crooked system they are eager to dismantle. Despite the intensity of the interview, Trump’s message remains clear: “It’s time to fix these rigged elections.”