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Trump threatens NBC journalist with FCC punishment over coverage
In the United States, President Donald Trump recently threatened NBC journalist Kristen Welker with possible punishment from the FCC due to her comments about his candidate endorsements. Trump criticized Welker for stating he had 'mixed results' in endorsements, insisting his success rate was much higher. NBC defended Welker, while experts noted that the FCC lacks authority to punish journalists. This incident reflects ongoing tensions between Trump's administration and the media, raising concerns about press freedom as the midterm elections approach.

Published Aug 30, 2026