Trump hits out at NBC journalist Kristen Welker, calling for her to face 'rebuke or punishment'
US President Donald Trump criticizes NBC journalist Kristen Welker for her coverage of his candidate endorsements, threatening to report her to the FCC for 'rebuke or punishment'.
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US President Donald Trump criticizes NBC journalist Kristen Welker for her coverage of his candidate endorsements, threatening to report her to the FCC for 'rebuke or punishment'.
US President Donald Trump said he would tell the FCC to punish NBC journalist Kristen Welker for saying things about his candidates that he didn't like. The FCC can't stop people from saying things, so it's not clear what they could do.
Analysis
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Key points
- Trump threatens to punish NBC journalist Kristen Welker for her coverage of his candidate endorsements
- The FCC has no authority to punish journalists the administration doesn't like
- Welker's comments suggest that Trump's candidate endorsements would have a significant impact on the upcoming midterm elections
If Welker's comments are allowed to stand, it could lead to more criticism of the Trump administration from the media, potentially leading to more transparency and accountability.
If the FCC does take action against Welker, it could set a dangerous precedent for press freedom and undermine the foundation of democracy.