Cleveland Akron, OH, August 30, 2026 —

President Donald Trump has stated his intention to file a report with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) concerning Kristen Welker, the moderator of NBC’s “Meet the Press.” The announcement follows what Trump described as Welker’s characterization of the outcomes of candidates who received his endorsements in recent Republican primary elections.

The specific details of the Republican primaries in question, the candidates involved, and the exact nature of Kristen Welker’s characterization were not provided in the President’s announcement. Nor were the specific timelines for when these primary elections took place.

The Federal Communications Commission is an independent agency of the United States government created by statute to regulate interstate communications by radio, television, wire, satellite, and cable. Its responsibilities include ensuring that broadcast media adhere to certain public interest standards. The grounds for President Trump’s intended report to the FCC have not been elaborated upon.

“Meet the Press” is a long-standing news and public affairs program that features interviews with political figures and discussions on current events. Kristen Welker, the current moderator, has been in the role since September 2020. Previous moderators have included Chuck Todd, Andrea Mitchell, and Tim Russert.

The President’s statement indicates a potential escalation of scrutiny regarding media coverage of political endorsements and election results. No further actions or specific communications regarding the FCC report were detailed at the time of this announcement.



Story summarized from the original created by Chris Pugh, Advance Local Express Desk on www.cleveland.com, see more information here.

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