Trump urges FCC to punish NBC journalist for calling his election results mixed

Former President Donald Trump publicly expressed anger on Thursday after NBC News anchor Kristen Welker reported that his campaign had achieved “mixed results” in securing primary endorsements ahead of the upcoming election cycle. Welker, who hosts “Meet the Press,” made the comment during a segment that reviewed the status of endorsements among Republican hopefuls, noting that while Trump retained support from several high‑profile figures, other prominent party members had either withheld or shifted their backing to rival candidates.

In response, Trump’s spokesperson issued a statement characterizing Welker’s remarks as “misleading” and asserting that the former president continues to enjoy “overwhelming support from the Republican base.” NBC declined to retract the comment, emphasizing that the assessment was based on publicly announced endorsements and that the network’s coverage aims to provide an accurate snapshot of the evolving political landscape. The exchange underscores the ongoing friction between Trump and mainstream media outlets as the primary season intensifies.