Donald Trump Withdraws from NBC News Interview Amid Schedule Changes

Donald Trump, the former President of the United States, withdrew from a planned interview with NBC News on Thursday. The interview, which was set to occur in Philadelphia with NBC News’ senior business correspondent, Christine Romans, has now been postponed. CNN’s Brian Stelter reported that one source suggested this postponement, while CNN’s Reliable Sources highlighted it was his second cancellation of the week from a non-conservative media platform.

Earlier, Trump also canceled his in-studio appearance on CNBC‘s flagship show, Squawk Box, which was scheduled for Friday. According to Politico, Trump’s team claimed he was unable to attend the CNBC interview because he would be in Michigan. However, it was revealed that Trump will be near the CNBC studio on the same morning, appearing live on Fox & Friends, a network known for its favorable coverage of Trump.

The Trump campaign has not provided specific reasons for these cancellations. Karoline Leavitt, the campaign’s press secretary, commented to The Daily Beast, “Unlike Kamala Harris, President Trump has long maintained an aggressive campaign schedule that changes day-to-day, and he has sat for local, state, and national interviews almost daily.” Leavitt added that Trump continues to meet Americans through various platforms, including rallies and interviews.

Adding to the list of cancellations, the National Rifle Association announced that Trump would not be attending its planned event next week in Savannah, citing a “campaign scheduling conflict.”

These recent cancellations follow a series of notable appearances by Trump at rallies, featuring what some observers described as unusual behavior. At a rally in Pennsylvania last week, Trump was seen dancing and playing music, including “Ave Maria” and the Village People’s “YMCA.” The incident sparked widespread discussion on social media about the 78-year-old’s mental health, prompting Vice President Kamala Harris to tweet, “I hope he’s OK.”