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Trump Threatens FCC Retaliation Against NBC Journalist Over Election Coverage

Donald Trump has announced plans to report NBC News anchor Kristen Welker to the Federal Communications Commission, demanding regulatory punishment over her network’s presidential endorsement and alleged fake polling coverage. The move escalates his ongoing campaign of political retaliation against mainstream media outlets.

30 Aug, 04:38 — 30 Aug, 17:59
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ReutersVery High5h ago

Trump says NBC's Welker will be reported to FCC - Reuters

Trump says NBC's Welker will be reported to FCC  Reuters

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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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Al JazeeraMostly Factual1h ago

Trump threatens to report journalist Kristen Welker to broadcast regulator

The Federal Communications Commission under Trump has tried to target news outlets for spreading 'fake' news.

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CNNMostly Factual2h 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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globe-and-mailHigh4h ago

Ontario premier answers Trump’s ‘Lake America’ with giant ‘Lake Ontario’ sign

Ontario Premier Doug Ford answered President Donald Trump’s “Lake America” decree Saturday with a billboard-sized message on the Canadian shoreline — “Lake Ontario. Now and Always” — as Canadian leaders met the move with ridicule rather than outrage.

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France 24High1h ago

Trump says NBC journalist to be reported to FCC for ‘punishment’ over endorsement coverage

President Donald Trump on Sunday said prominent NBC anchor ​Kristen Welker will be reported to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) for "rebuke or punishment" after she reported theRepublican president had "mixed results" in his endorsement ​of candidates for the November midterm elections.

By FRANCE 24

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The IndependentMostly Factual2h ago

Trump orders FCC intervention to stop ‘fake polls’ and says NBC’s Kristen Welker should face ‘punishment’

President previously directed the regulator to go after ABC, which the company claims forced it to make programming changes

By John Bowden

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YahooMostly Factual4h ago

Trump says 'Meet the Press' host Kristen Welker will be reported to FCC

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varietyMostly Factual1h 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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ndtvMostly Factual39m ago

In Latest Attack On Press, Trump Demands Punishment For NBC Journalist

The latest attack is part of the Trump administration's months-long offensive against media outlets it deems overly critical.

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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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deadlineMostly Factual2h ago

In Latest Threat Of Regulatory Retaliation, Donald Trump Says He’ll Report NBC News’ Kristen Welker To FCC For “Rebuke Or Punishment”

Donald Trump went off on NBC News’ Meet the Press moderator Kristen Welker on Sunday, vowing to report her to the FCC for “rebuke or punishment,” even as the agency is defending itself in a lawsuit brought by ABC alleging regulatory retaliation. The issue: A comment Welker made about the president’s endorsement record. On Truth […]

By Ted Johnson

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jerusalem-postMostly Factual4h ago

Trump says NBC 'Meet the Press' host Welker will be reported to FCC

Trump said NBC's Kristen Welker will be reported to the FCC for "rebuke or punishment" in a Sunday Truth Social post.

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seeking-alphaMixed4h ago

Trump calls for FCC action against NBC’s Kristen Welker over endorsement coverage

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gulf-newsMixed1h ago

Tanker struck by 'unknown projectile' in Strait of Hormuz: UKMTO warning

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newsday-zwMixed14h ago

Americans vote in tight Trump-Biden race - newsday.co.zw

Americans vote in tight Trump-Biden race  newsday.co.zw

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newsday-zw30 Aug, 04:38First to report

Americans vote in tight Trump-Biden race - newsday.co.zw

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Reuters30 Aug, 13:12

Trump says NBC's Welker will be reported to FCC - Reuters

Yahoo30 Aug, 13:50

Trump says 'Meet the Press' host Kristen Welker will be reported to FCC

jerusalem-post30 Aug, 14:02

Trump says NBC 'Meet the Press' host Welker will be reported to FCC

seeking-alpha30 Aug, 14:07

Trump calls for FCC action against NBC’s Kristen Welker over endorsement coverage

globe-and-mail30 Aug, 14:10

Ontario premier answers Trump’s ‘Lake America’ with giant ‘Lake Ontario’ sign

der-standard30 Aug, 14:44

Trump will Journalistin "bestrafen" lassen, weil sie Macht seiner Wahlempfehlungen anzweifelte

index-hr30 Aug, 15:31

Trump: Lažne ankete u medijima izmakle su kontroli, nešto se mora učiniti

dh-les-sports30 Aug, 15:50

Donald Trump attaque une journaliste auprès de l'autorité américaine des communications: voici ce qu'il lui reproche

le-figaro30 Aug, 16:01

«Elle sera signalée pour blâme ou sanction» : mécontent de sa couverture médiatique, Donald Trump cible une célèbre journaliste de NBC

deadline30 Aug, 16:03

In Latest Threat Of Regulatory Retaliation, Donald Trump Says He’ll Report NBC News’ Kristen Welker To FCC For “Rebuke Or Punishment”

The Independent30 Aug, 16:03

Trump orders FCC intervention to stop ‘fake polls’ and says NBC’s Kristen Welker should face ‘punishment’

seneweb30 Aug, 16:04

Mécontent de sa couverture médiatique, Trump cible une journaliste de NBC

CNN30 Aug, 16:24

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

moneycontrol30 Aug, 16:48

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

France 2430 Aug, 17:06

Trump says NBC journalist to be reported to FCC for ‘punishment’ over endorsement coverage

bloomberg30 Aug, 17:16

Trump Urges FCC to Probe Media Polling, Punish NBC Moderator

The Guardian30 Aug, 17:16

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

Al Jazeera30 Aug, 17:22

Trump threatens to report journalist Kristen Welker to broadcast regulator

gulf-news30 Aug, 17:23

Tanker struck by 'unknown projectile' in Strait of Hormuz: UKMTO warning

variety30 Aug, 17:29

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

der-spiegel30 Aug, 17:43

Trump hetzt Medienaufsicht auf TV-Journalistin Kristen Welker

ndtv30 Aug, 17:59

In Latest Attack On Press, Trump Demands Punishment For NBC Journalist

rzeczpospolita30 Aug, 18:17Latest update

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