Trump threatens NBC journalist with regulator punishment

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U.S. President Donald Trump said on Truth Social that NBC journalist Kristen Welker should face “punishment” from the broadcast regulator after he criticized her coverage of his candidate endorsements on “Meet the Press.” He called her the “unpopular ‘hostess’” of the show.

WHO: Donald Trump

WHAT: Trump threatened that NBC journalist Kristen Welker should face “punishment” from a broadcast regulator over her coverage.

WHEN: Reported Aug 30, 2026 at 3:19 PM ET

WHERE: USA

WHY: Trump reacted to Welker’s coverage of his candidate endorsements ahead of November’s midterm elections.

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