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Trump threatened to report an NBC anchor to the FCC.
Who they are
NBC, the US television network owned by Comcast.
What they do
On August 30, 2026 Trump threatened to report NBC's Kristen Welker to the Federal Communications Commission over her comments on his endorsements. On NBC's Meet the Press, Attorney General Blanche refused to pledge the Justice Department's independence.
How it works
It broadcasts news and interviews through Comcast, one of the Big Six media companies.
Why it matters
Trump using the FCC against a news anchor is the government leaning on the press.
What's new (Aug–Oct 2026)
Aug 16, 2026 — Attorney General Todd Blanche, answering a question on NBC's "Meet the Press" about the Justice Department's independence from the White House, said: "No, I'm not going to pledge that." Democracy Now reported it on Aug 17. (democracynow.org)
Aug 30, 2026 — Trump on Sunday threatened to report NBC's Kristen Welker to the Federal Communications Commission over her comments on his endorsement of Republican candidates. (democracynow.org)
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[Live pass Oct 6 2026] 2026-08-16~ — Democracy Now (Aug 17) quotes Attorney General Todd Blanche: "No, I'm not going to pledge that." Record places it on NBC's "Meet the Press," answering a question on DOJ independence from the White House. (1 source) (
democracynow.org)
[Live pass Oct 6 2026] 2026-08-30~ — Trump on Sunday threatened to report NBC's Kristen Welker to the Federal Communications Commission over her comments on his endorsement of GOP candidates. (1 source) (
democracynow.org)
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Trump Admin2026-08-30~ — Trump on Sunday threatened to report NBC's Kristen Welker to the Federal Communications Commission over her comments on his endorsement of GOP can
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Todd Blanche2026-08-16~ — Democracy Now (Aug 17) quotes Attorney General Todd Blanche: "No, I'm not going to pledge that." Record places it on NBC's "Meet the Press," answe
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