Trump reports NBC host Kristen Welker to the FCC following endorsement comments

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Trump reports NBC host Kristen Welker to the FCC following endorsement comments

Trump alleges that NBC News provided intentionally misleading coverage of his success rate in recent GOP primary elections. He announced the move after Welker discussed his endorsement record on Meet the Press. Trump stated he would report Welker to the FCC for what he described as inaccurate coverage. He specifically called for the agency to issue a rebuke or punishment against the journalist. The action follows a series of public criticisms from Trump regarding broadcast media standards. He argued that the network's reporting on his political endorsements was meant to damage his reputation. Trump formally reported the NBC anchor to the commission on Sunday afternoon. The FCC has not yet issued a public response to the complaint.

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