Why does Donald Trump continue to agree to sit-downs with openly hostile network hosts? That’s the question everyone is asking after his recent, tense hour-long interview with Meet the Press anchor Kristen Welker. In a Friday episode of The Derek Hunter Show, Media Research Center President David Bozell joined host Derek Hunter to break down the strategy behind the administration's elitist media blitz. While many conservative allies think the president would be better served sticking to friendly outlets, Bozell offers an interesting counter-perspective. According to Bozell, there’s a specific, generational reason Trump actually enjoys the hostile territory, and why it forces him to bring his absolute "A-game." "If you do a ton of press, you end up enjoying the hostile ones a lot more." @DavidBozell and @derekahunter discuss why President Trump continues to do interviews with news outlets that hate him pic.twitter.com/dPWU0yajut — Media Research Center (@theMRC) June 12, 2026 But the media tour doesn't stop there. The duo also previewed Vice President JD Vance’s upcoming appearance on The View. With the show currently facing intense scrutiny and an FCC complaint uncovered by the MRC regarding equal time violations, the stakes couldn't be higher. Will the co-hosts play nice, or will they pull out the long knives? JD Vance is not afraid to go behind enemy lines. @DavidBozell and @derekahunter predict what will happen when JD Vance joins The View next week. pic.twitter.com/eXkklLwmxp — Media Research Center (@theMRC) June 12, 2026 You won't want to miss Bozell’s hilarious takedown of The View's claim to be a "bona fide news program." Watch the full video segment!