Ars Technica
Trump tells FCC to punish journalist for calling his election results "mixed"
Monday, August 31, 2026
President Trump called on the Federal Communications Commission to take action against NBC journalist Kristen Welker after she characterized his primary endorsement results as mixed, according to Trump's statement on his social media platform. Welker had reported on Trump's track record of endorsements in Republican primary races. The FCC regulates broadcast licenses but does not have authority over individual journalist statements or editorial content.
