'It's not a set-up': Trump defends reporter he 'loves' after softball question

President Donald Trump professed his admiration for a reporter during a White House press briefing Friday after being asked a question that validated both the president’s false claims of election interference in the 2020 election, and claims that the numerous felony charges he faced last year were politically motivated.

“Is there any more information on the special prosecutor?” the reporter asked, referring to Trump’s call for a special prosecutor to be appointed to investigate the 2020 election last week.

“So many Americans still have questions about the 2020 election, and speaking of rogue judges, would you consider appointing somebody at DOJ maybe to investigate the judges that allowed for the political persecution of you, your family and your supporters during the Biden administration?”

“I love you, who are you?” Trump asked the reporter, visibly pleased with the reporter’s question. “That’s just a very nice question, and it’s not a set-up, I have no idea who you are but I appreciate that question.”

Trump went on to say he still hoped for a special prosecutor to be appointed to investigate the 2020 election, reiterating his belief that the election was “rigged and stolen.”

There is no evidence of systematic voter fraud in the 2020 election. Regarding his criminal history, Trump was convicted on felony charges last year related to a series of hush money payments to adult film actress Stormy Daniels.

He was also indicted on other, unrelated felony charges related to both his efforts to overturn the 2020 election results, and improperly storing classified documents, though those cases have since been dropped.

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