Trump says he will report NBC's Welker to FCC
IN SHORT
President Donald Trump announced he will file a complaint with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) against NBC reporter Kristen Welker. Trump claims Welker misrepresented the success rate of his candidate endorsements on her program.
Key Numbers
100%Trump's claimed endorsement success rate for Senate
98%Trump's claimed endorsement success rate for House
Who's Involved
Donald Trump
President announcing FCC complaint against NBC reporter
Kristen Welker
NBC reporter subject of Trump's FCC complaint
Brendan Carr
FCC Chairman asked to consider Trump's complaint
NBC
News organization employing reporter Kristen Welker
FCC
Federal Communications Commission, US media regulator
↳ Why This Matters
The President's direct engagement with media regulators over reporting he deems unfavorable highlights ongoing tensions between the White House and news organizations, and could set a precedent for how political figures interact with oversight bodies.