Trump Tells FCC To Punish Journalist For Calling His Election Results 'Mixed'
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Ars Technica: President Trump yesterday demanded that the Federal Communications Commission punish or rebuke an NBC journalist for saying he has "mixed results" in his election endorsements. In the latest example of how Trump is using the FCC to harass reporters and news organizations that he dislikes, he said Meet the Press host Kristen Welker "will be…
Trump called on the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to take action against NBC journalist Kristen Welker for stating that the former President has mixed results in his endorsement of candidates. Welker, known for hosting Meet the Press, made the claim that Trump's endorsement results for U.S. Senate and House candidates were 100% and 98%, respectively, which contradicts other sources.
Trump accused Welker of making a "purposeful inaccuracy" and threatened to report her to the FCC for rebuke or punishment. Trump also criticized the media for using "fake polls" and called for intervention from the FCC, despite its limitations under the First Amendment. FCC Chairman Brendan Carr has reportedly been following Trump's directives, which could result in regulatory action against Welker through licensing proceedings or other FCC actions.
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