Trump targets Welker, seeks FCC action

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Trump targets Welker, seeks FCC action

23 sourcesUpdated Aug 30, 2026

Trump targeted NBC News anchor Kristen Welker on Truth Social after she described his 2026 midterm endorsement record as mixed, threatening to report her to the FCC and accusing Meet the Fake Press of bias. He touted a claimed 99% overall endorsement success, including 100% in Senate races and about 98% in House races, and referenced supporters or wins to bolster his narrative. He threatened to report Welker to the FCC for rebuke or punishment, decrying what he calls Radical Left News and media harassment. The exchange follows a prior tense interaction during a Meet the Press appearance, highlighting ongoing tensions with NBC and debates over media framing of endorsements. Some outlets noted Welker did not appear to make the mixed-results claim in the transcript, fueling disputes over accuracy and framing. The coverage portrays a Trump-led push to scrutinize NBC coverage and press for regulatory scrutiny amid ongoing disagreements over endorsements and media bias.

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“Trump criticizes NBC over election comment as Treasury denies some NYT, WSJ and Bloomberg reporters G20 credentials”

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