Trump threatens to report NBC anchor to FCC over endorsement coverage

President Donald Trump announced on Sunday that he would report NBC anchor Kristen Welker to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) after she reported that his endorsement of certain candidates for the November midterm elections had yielded “mixed results.” In a statement released early in the morning, Trump said the report would serve as a “rebuke or punishment” for Welker’s coverage of his campaign efforts.

Welker, a prominent figure on NBC’s “Meet the Press,” had highlighted that several of Trump‑endorsed candidates had struggled to maintain momentum in their races, a narrative that the former president has repeatedly disputed. By directing the FCC, Trump is invoking a regulatory body that oversees broadcast licensing and content standards, a move that could prompt an investigation into the anchor’s reporting practices. The FCC has previously investigated broadcasters for alleged violations of its rules, though no formal complaint has yet been filed.

The announcement comes amid heightened scrutiny of media coverage of the 2024 election cycle. While Trump’s statement signals a willingness to use regulatory mechanisms to challenge perceived unfavorable reporting, no immediate details have been released regarding the nature of any potential FCC inquiry. The outcome of any investigation would depend on the FCC’s assessment of whether Welker’s reporting violated federal broadcast regulations.