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Trump threatens FCC complaint against NBC's Welker over election commentary

Confirmed1 source · Aug 30, 2026

President Trump said he will report NBC News host Kristen Welker to the FCC after she reportedly stated that Trump-endorsed candidates had mixed results in the election.

Trump threatens FCC complaint against NBC's Welker over election commentary
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What happened

President Trump announced on Sunday that he intends to report NBC News's 'Meet the Press' host Kristen Welker to the Federal Communications Commission for remarks she made on the program regarding the performance of Trump-endorsed candidates in the current election cycle. According to Trump, Welker stated that these candidates have achieved mixed results.

Context

The statement reflects escalating tension between the Trump camp and broadcast news organizations, and raises questions about the use of FCC regulatory processes in response to news coverage and commentary. Trump's reference to the FCC suggests an attempt to leverage federal regulatory authority in response to perceived unfavorable reporting or characterization of his political slate's electoral performance.

What's disputed

The excerpt does not provide Welker's specific remarks or her full context, nor does it detail what Trump characterizes as grounds for FCC action.