Trump threatens FCC report against NBC host after Welker remarks
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President Donald Trump said he would report NBC anchor Kristen Welker to the Federal Communications Commission for a “rebuke or punishment” after her comments on his midterm endorsements, marking another threat against broadcasters. NBC News defended Welker, while experts note the FCC’s power to regulate broadcast content is limited and warn such actions could raise First Amendment concerns.
Topics:nation#donald-trump#federal-communications-commission#kristen-welker#midterm-elections#political-endorsements#politics
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- Trump Urges FCC to Probe Media Polling, Punish NBC Moderator Bloomberg.com
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