Why is Trump targeting Kristen Welker? President wants NBC host 'punished' over a two-word dig
Trump wants FCC action against Kristen Welker, but federal rules give the agency limited power over news reporting.
On August 30, 2021, former US President Donald Trump launched a series of attacks on NBC's Meet the Press moderator, Kristen Welker, on social media platform Truth Social. Trump accused Welker of providing "mixed results" in her assessment of his Republican candidate endorsements, labeling her the "Unpopular 'Hostess' of the once great Meet the Press" and renaming the show "Meet the Fake Press."
He claimed that his endorsements had achieved a 99% success rate, citing victories for candidates such as Darline Graham and Mike Mazzei. Trump also criticized polling organizations and news outlets for using "fake polls" and called on the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to take action against the media. NBC responded by defending Welker, stating that she is "one of the best in the business" and that they stand by her.
The controversy comes amid ongoing tensions between Trump and the media, with the former president previously criticizing journalists and suing major news organizations.
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