Trump threatens FCC complaint against NBC's Kristen Welker over endorsement remarks

Trump threatens FCC complaint against NBC's Kristen Welker over endorsement remarks

President Donald Trump said on August 30 that he would file a complaint with the Federal Communications Commission against NBC journalist Kristen Welker, accusing her of inaccurate remarks about his candidate endorsements; FCC members responded that the commission lacks authority to punish a journalist. Earlier that day, Trump announced on his Truth Social platform that he intended to report Welker to the FCC, repeating the allegation of misreporting. A prior CNBC report had noted the president's threat and also mentioned that the Treasury Department had denied credentials to several newspaper reporters for the G20 summit.

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Trump hits out at NBC journalist Kristen Welker, calling for her to face 'rebuke or punishment'
Trump hits out at NBC journalist Kristen Welker, calling for her to face 'rebuke or punishment'

Euronews.com • 30 août 21h33

President Donald Trump said he will report NBC’s Kristen Welker to the FCC, alleging her remarks on his candidate endorsements merit rebuke or punishment, while FCC members say the agency lacks authority to act.

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Trump threatens to report journalist Kristen Welker to broadcast regulator
Trump threatens to report journalist Kristen Welker to broadcast regulator

Al Jazeera • 30 août 17h24

President Donald Trump announced on Truth Social that he will report NBC's Kristen Welker to the Federal Communications Commission, alleging inaccurate reporting on his election endorsements.

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Trump says NBC’s Kristen ‌Welker should face ‘punishment’ from FCC
Trump says NBC’s Kristen ‌Welker should face ‘punishment’ from FCC

The Guardian • 30 août 17h16

President Donald Trump called for the Federal Communications Commission to rebuke NBC journalist Kristen Welker after she described his endorsement record as mixed, citing his recent social-media post.

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Trump slams NBC election comment; Treasury bars some reporters from G20
Trump slams NBC election comment; Treasury bars some reporters from G20

CNBC • 30 août 16h55

President Donald Trump said he will report NBC's Kristen Welker to the FCC for remarks about his candidates, while the Treasury Department denied credentials to several major newspaper reporters for the G20 summit.

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Trump calls for NBC’s Kristen Welker to face ‘rebuke or punishment’ from the FCC
Trump calls for NBC’s Kristen Welker to face ‘rebuke or punishment’ from the FCC

CNN • 30 août 16h24

President Donald Trump posted on social media calling for the Federal Communications Commission to rebuke or punish NBC journalist Kristen Welker for remarks about his endorsement record, a request that FCC Chair Brendan Carr has not addressed.

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Who is Kristen Welker? Trump to report 'Meet the Press' host to FCC
Who is Kristen Welker? Trump to report 'Meet the Press' host to FCC

USA Today • 30 août 13h50

President Donald Trump announced on Truth Social that he will file a complaint with the Federal Communications Commission against Meet the Press moderator Kristen Welker, alleging inaccurate reporting of his candidate endorsements.

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