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Trump Demands FCC Punishment for NBC’s Kristen Welker

President Trump has publicly called on the Federal Communications Commission to reprimand or punish NBC News anchor Kristen Welker. The demand follows a promotional exchange between Welker and Trump regarding her upcoming interview on Meet the Press.

30 Aug, 16:24 — 30 Aug, 17:29
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bloombergHigh1h ago

Trump Urges FCC to Probe Media Polling, Punish NBC Moderator

President Donald Trump stepped up his attacks against the media on Sunday with an admonition to the Federal Communications Commission to investigate polling used by news outlets and punish a prominent television news host.

By Jeff Mason

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The GuardianMostly Factual1h ago

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

Trump’s threat comes after host described success record of candidates whom president had endorsed as ‘mixed’ Donald Trump ⁠on Sunday said NBC’s Kristen ‌Welker – host of Meet the Press – should face “rebuke or punishment” from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). Preceding Trump’s comments was a live shot by Welker in which she described the success record of political candidates whom president had endorsed as “mixed” on Washington DC’s NBC affiliate prior to the airing of Sunday’s e...

By Edward Helmore

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CNNMostly Factual1h ago

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

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

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varietyMostly Factual48m ago

President Trump Calls For FCC Punishment of NBC News’ Kristen Welker Following Promotional ‘Meet the Press’ Banter

President Donald Trump suggested referring NBC News anchor Kristen Welker for possible punishment by the Federal Communications Commission after the “Meet the Press” moderator made innocuous remarks about candidates the President has backed in the run-up to the nation’s midterm elections later this year. Trump’s chilling diatribe, released via Truth Social, appeared to be misinformed. […]

By Brian Steinberg

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moneycontrol1h ago

Trump says he will report NBC’s Kristen Welker to FCC, seeks ‘rebuke or punishment’ - Moneycontrol.com

Trump says he will report NBC’s Kristen Welker to FCC, seeks ‘rebuke or punishment’  Moneycontrol.com

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