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August 30, 2026
Trump Calls for FCC Punishment of NBC's Kristen Welker Over Election Coverage
- Donald Trump called for NBC's Kristen Welker to face 'rebuke or punishment' from the FCC for her comments on his endorsement record, labeling them as 'purposefully inaccurate'.
- He criticized Welker for describing his endorsement success as 'mixed', despite significant wins, including a primary victory for Darline Graham.
- Trump's remarks reflect his ongoing efforts to influence the FCC against media outlets he perceives as biased, citing his hope that FCC chair Brendan Carr takes his threats seriously.
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- Trump promises NBC's Welker will be reported to FCC 'for rebuke or punishment'Aug 30, 2026 at 3:02 PM · The Hill
- Trump orders FCC intervention to stop ‘fake polls’ and says NBC’s Kristen Welker should face ‘punishment’Aug 30, 2026 at 4:03 PM · Independent
- Trump calls for NBC’s Kristen Welker to face ‘rebuke or punishment’ from the FCCAug 30, 2026 at 4:24 PM · CNN
- Trump criticizes NBC over election comment as Treasury denies some NYT, WSJ and Bloomberg reporters G20 credentialsAug 30, 2026 at 4:55 PM · CNBC
- Trump says NBC’s Kristen Welker should face ‘punishment’ from FCCAug 30, 2026 at 5:16 PM · The Guardian
- Trump says he will report NBC host to FCC for ‘rebuke or punishment’Aug 30, 2026 at 8:15 PM · Washington Post