Trump says he will complain to FCC about NBC host Kristen Welker
The president said he plans to take NBC’s Kristen Welker to the broadcast regulator after objecting to her remarks about his political standing.
President Donald Trump said on Sunday that he would report NBC News host Kristen Welker to the Federal Communications Commission after objecting to comments she made about his influence and polling. The dispute centers on an exchange tied to the network’s Meet the Press program.
According to reporting from Al Jazeera and Forbes, Trump reacted to Welker’s suggestion that his endorsements may be losing force as his approval numbers weaken. He said he would bring the matter to the FCC, the agency that oversees broadcast licensing and rules.
The episode comes as Trump’s administration has already pressed media outlets over coverage it has described as false or misleading. The FCC under Trump has also moved against some news organizations in ways critics say amount to pressure on the press.
Welker is one of NBC’s best-known political interviewers and has frequently questioned Trump and other senior figures. The latest clash adds to a long-running conflict between the president and major television networks.
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