Trump says NBC's Meet the Press host will be reported to FCC over endorsement coverage

President Donald Trump posted on his social media platform on Aug. 30 that he intends to report NBC’s Meet the Press moderator Kristen Welder to the Federal Communications Commission. Trump said Welder described his endorsement record as having “mixed results,” which he contested by citing recent Senate and House race victories he claims total 100% and 98% respectively. He added that the alleged inaccuracy would prompt a complaint to the FCC and suggested other journalists might also face similar action.

The FCC, an independent agency that regulates broadcast and radio communications, has limited authority to sanction an individual journalist. Critics have noted that the agency’s actions have become increasingly politicized during the current administration, referencing comments by FCC chairman Brendan Carr that Trump highlighted in his post.

The dispute follows an earlier incident in June when Trump abruptly left an interview with Welder after a contentious exchange about election security in California. NBC has not responded to requests for comment.

Separately, Disney and ABC have filed a lawsuit accusing the FCC of an unconstitutional retaliatory campaign, underscoring ongoing tensions between the regulator and major broadcasters.