# Trump dispute with NBC journalist over FCC regulation

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/trump-dispute-with-nbc-journalist-over-fcc-regulation
> Updated: 2026-09-06T16:13:12.000Z. Sources: 51. Developments: 2.

Donald Trump has called for the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to punish NBC News moderator Kristen Welker, accusing her of ‘purposeful inaccuracy’ regarding his political endorsement record. The dispute arose after Welker remarked that Trump’s endorsements had seen ‘some mixed results’ during a preview for ‘Meet the Press.’ Trump asserted on Truth Social that his endorsed candidates maintain high success rates in Senate and House primaries.

While NBC News defended Welker as ‘one of the best in the business,’ FCC Chairman Brendan Carr indicated the agency is “looking at a lot of actions” in response to the president’s demands. Carr noted that while the president is “over the target,” the FCC may issue guidance to broadcasters concerning their obligations to serve the public interest rather than narrow partisan interests.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-06: FCC Chairman Brendan Carr addresses Trump's calls for journalist punishment

FCC Chairman Brendan Carr says the agency is considering actions following President Trump's calls to punish NBC journalist Kristen Welker over her reporting on his election endorsement record.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/fcc-chairman-brendan-carr-addresses-trumps-calls-for-journalist-punishment

### 2026-08-30: Donald Trump calls for FCC punishment of NBC journalist Kristen Welker

Donald Trump has called for the FCC to punish NBC News moderator Kristen Welker after she described his political endorsement record as having ‘mixed results.’

48 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/donald-trump-threatens-to-report-nbcs-kristen-welker-to-the-fcc

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