Jon Stewart mocks Trump over NBC interview walkout, calls it his 'worst nightmare'

NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK: Jon Stewart did not hold back while discussing President Donald Trump's dramatic exit from a recent NBC News interview.

During June 8's episode of 'The Daily Show', Stewart mocked the president's decision to end his conversation with Meet the Press host Kristen Welker, joking that Trump had come face-to-face with what he called his "worst nightmare" - a journalist who refused to stop asking difficult questions.

Jon Stewart says Kristen Welker asked questions Donald Trump did not want to answer

According to Stewart, the interview initially followed a familiar pattern that viewers have come to expect from Trump's television appearances.

The comedian described it as a conversation that began with a "reasonable question, ridiculous answer" while discussing the ongoing war in Iran.

However, Stewart suggested that the tone changed once Welker continued pressing Trump on issues he did not appear eager to discuss.

"But then we get to a moment when the heartland, rainswept rom-com becomes a man trapped in a barn with his worst nightmare, a woman who won't stop asking pertinent questions," Stewart quipped.

One of the issues that drew Stewart's attention involved Trump's comments about war and foreign policy.

During the segment, Stewart played clips of Trump during the 2024 campaign promising voters that the United States would stay out of wars if he returned to office.

He then contrasted those promises with the president's current actions and mocked Trump's reaction when Welker raised the issue.

"But this reporter on this day had the temerity to mention to Donald Trump that, well, actually, he did say that all the time," Stewart said. "She just lit the fuse on the bulls**t bomb."

Donald Trump's election claims became turning point in interview

As Stewart continued breaking down the interview, he focused heavily on the moment Trump once again brought up allegations that the 2020 presidential election had been stolen.

The comedian suggested that Trump often returns to the topic whenever he finds himself under pressure.

"He went to it, the fail-safe — in case of journalism, break glass. The EpiPen in case you've been stung by reality," Stewart joked.

He later added that Trump's "fail-safe failed to save." 

The exchange escalated when Welker asked Trump whether he had any evidence to support his claims that California's gubernatorial primary election had been rigged.

Trump responded by saying all he had "to do was look." He accused California election officials of being "crooked" and criticized the state's ballot-counting process.

The president then turned his attention toward Welker and the NBC program itself, calling both "crooked." Welker immediately pushed back against the accusation.

The discussion continued for several more moments before tensions finally boiled over.

Jon Stewart says Donald Trump walked away because he was challenged

Stewart argued that Trump had two choices when faced with questions challenging his claims.

According to the comedian, the president could have addressed concerns about why his voter fraud allegations had repeatedly failed to hold up in court.

Instead, Stewart suggested Trump chose another route.

"He could do his second option: smoke bomb," Stewart joked, referring to Trump's decision to leave the interview.

The confrontation reached its breaking point after Trump told Welker, "crooked or you're stupid." Moments later, the president announced, "Let's call it quits because I've had enough."

He then removed his microphone and dropped it to the ground before ending the interview.

As the segment wrapped up, Stewart rejected the idea that Trump had left because he was distracted or annoyed by outside factors.

"Donald Trump didn't storm out because of the rain," Stewart said. "He stormed out because he was challenged, not because he was distracted."

The comedian concluded by criticizing those who continue to make excuses for the president's behavior.

"So maybe it's time we stop making excuses for that man in order to preserve access to his constant bulls**t."