Trump’s threat against an NBC journalist is an attack on reality | Margaret Sullivan
Summary
President Donald Trump criticized NBC journalist Kristen Welker for her comment about his record on endorsements, calling her statement inaccurate and asking the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to punish her. The FCC, which is supposed to be independent and protect free speech, is seen as siding with Trump under Chairman Brendan Carr, who supports the president’s agenda to challenge news organizations he disagrees with.Key Facts
- Kristen Welker, NBC host, said Trump has a “mixed record” on endorsements this year.
- Trump called Welker’s comment “purposeful inaccuracy” and threatened FCC action against her.
- The FCC is meant to be bipartisan and independent but is viewed as politically aligned with Trump under Chairman Brendan Carr.
- Carr has warned he might use FCC powers to target news organizations labeled as “fake news.”
- ABC sued the FCC over its handling of broadcast licenses, citing First Amendment violations.
- The FCC has not revoked a broadcast license in over 40 years and cannot do so for simply disagreeing with a viewpoint.
- Trump has a history of attacking female journalists, especially women of color.
- Recently, Trump’s administration barred reporters from major news outlets from covering the G20 summit.
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