NBC Nightly News with Tom Llamas “Here’s the Scoop”: Behind the Scenes of Tom Llamas' Trump Interview
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Feb 5, 2026 Rebecca Lowe, NBC Sports host covering the Milan Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics, previews athletes and surprise storylines. Tom Llamas, NBC News anchor, recounts prepping for and pressing through his exclusive Trump interview on the economy and immigration enforcement. They also tease unaired segments and quick takes on headlines and sports moments.
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Extensive Rehearsal And On‑The‑Fly Adaptation
- Tom Llamas rehearsed the interview with colleagues who gave Trump-like answers to prepare for unpredictable responses.
- He adapted on the fly when allotted time changed and continued questioning while standing during a tour.
Fact‑Check While Preserving Interview Flow
- Tom Llamas fact‑checked President Trump live and pushed back on an unfamiliar inflation number he used.
- He balanced correction with keeping the interview moving to secure more information for viewers.
Moderation Is A Delicate Dance
- Llamas described moderation as a delicate dance: push where necessary but avoid turning the interview into an argument.
- His goal was to extract information for viewers rather than provoke confrontations.