Trump slams NBC election comment; Treasury bars some reporters from G20
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Trump slams NBC election comment; Treasury bars some reporters from G20

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Key Points:

  • President Donald Trump criticized NBC News host Kristen Welker for her comments on his endorsed candidates' mixed election results, threatening to report her to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) for alleged inaccuracy.
  • Welker's remarks were made during a pre-show segment on a local Washington, D.C. affiliate and not on the national "Meet the Press" broadcast; NBC News defended her professionalism.
  • The attack on Welker follows recent moves by the Trump administration to restrict press access, including barring certain economic journalists from Treasury Department G20 meetings.
  • Trump urged FCC Chairman Brendan Carr to take action against perceived media bias, referencing past FCC scrutiny of other media figures and expressing frustration over polling used by the press.
  • Earlier this year, Trump abruptly ended an interview with Welker after challenging questions about his "weaponization" fund and election fraud claims, highlighting ongoing tensions with the media.

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