Trump plans FCC action against Welker

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Trump plans FCC action against Welker

11 sourcesUpdated Aug 30, 2026

President Trump attacked NBC News anchor Kristen Welker on Truth Social for describing his endorsement record as having “mixed results,” calling for her to be rebuked by the FCC and threatening to report her to Commissioner Brendan Carr. He asserted a near-perfect endorsement success rate, highlighting 100% Senate wins and 98% in the House, while claiming a 99% overall rate. Welker, in turn, described Trump’s endorsement results as mixed, prompting the president to double down on accusations of bias against the press. Trump’s posts framed his actions as defending against what he called propaganda and urged regulatory scrutiny of broadcasters over perceived inaccuracies. The reporting continues as NBC News and other outlets cover the dispute and its implications for how endorsement performance is portrayed in the media. The story is developing, with Trump repeatedly labeling coverage as unfair and pressing for FCC intervention.

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“Trump Rages at NBC’s Kristen Welker After She Reports on ‘Mixed Results’ of His Endorsements — Threatens FCC ‘Punishment’”

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“Trump to report 'Meet the Press' moderator to FCC”

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“Trump Goes Nuclear on NBC's Kristen Welker Over 'Mixed Results' Jab – Says He’s Calling in the FCC”

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