Trump Threatens Kristen Welker At FCC
Trump said he would seek FCC punishment for NBC's Kristen Welker over coverage he disputed.
August 30, 2026 · Updated Aug 30, 4:29pm ET
Al JazeeraTrump threatens to report journalist Kristen Welker to broadcast regulator
ForbesDonald Trump Says He’ll Report NBC News’ Kristen Welker To FCC
New York PostTrump calls for NBC’s Kristen Welker to face FCC ‘rebuke or punishment’ after comment about his endorsement record
CNNTrump calls for NBC’s Kristen Welker to face ‘rebuke or punishment’ from the FCC
The Washington SunTrump Pushes FCC to Punish Journalists Over 'Fake Polls' and His Endorsements
Washington ExaminerTrump reports NBC's Kristen Welker to FCC for 'rebuke and punishment'
The GuardianTrump says NBC’s Kristen Welker should face ‘punishment’ from FCC
DeadlineTrump Says He'll Report NBC's Kristen Welker To FCC For "Punishment"
Epoch TimesTrump Says NBC’s Kristen Welker Will Be Reported to FCC Over Endorsement Comments
Common DreamsTrump Threatens NBC's Welker With 'Punishment' for Doing Her Job
MEDIAiteTrump Rips NBC's Kristen Welker, Threatens FCC 'Punishment'
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What happened
President Donald Trump said Sunday that NBC News’ “Meet the Press” moderator Kristen Welker
Kristen WelkerAmerican television journalist (born 1976) would be reported to the Federal Communications CommissionFederal Communications Commissionindependent U.S. government agency for “rebuke or punishment” after she described his endorsement results as “mixed.” Trump disputed the segment on Truth Social, citing Darline Graham
Darline GrahamAmerican politician (born 1964) and Mike Mazzei
Mike MazzeiAmerican politician (born 1965) and saying his recent endorsement record was 100% for Senate races and 98% for House races. In another post, he criticized “fake polls” and wrote, “FCC to the rescue!” The FCC regulates broadcast licensees, including NBC affiliates that air the program.
