President Donald Trump says he will report NBC News “Meet the Press” moderator Kristen Welker to the Federal Communications Commission for “rebuke or punishment.” In a Sunday post on Truth Social, Trump links the threat to Welker’s remarks on the program about the performance of candidates he endorsed in the current election cycle.
Multiple outlets report that Welker described Trump-endorsed candidates’ results as “mixed,” according to a live segment cited in coverage. Several sources characterize the comment as relatively limited or “innocuous,” while Trump frames it as deserving regulatory action. The Hill also notes that the move creates political complications for Republicans because it is seen as pushing the FCC toward taking action.
Some outlets add that the FCC is facing related legal scrutiny, including references to a lawsuit involving the FCC and ABC about alleged regulatory retaliation. Mother Jones similarly notes Trump’s claim about FCC jurisdiction, while Variety and others describe Trump’s accusation as possibly mistaken. Overall, outlets agree on Trump’s stated intent to file a complaint, but differ in how they assess the underlying remarks and the likelihood or basis for FCC involvement.
