Trump Escalates War on Press, Threatens FCC Case Against NBC’s Kristen Welker

It's the most direct move yet to weaponize the agency against an individual journalist by name — and the facts don't back him up.

Welker said the president had "mixed" results with his candidate endorsements. He didn't like that.

Press can be criticized, but the president cannot use the power of the federal government as a threat against a journalist because the coverage is unfavorable.

Trump says NBC journalist should face 'punishment' from broadcast regulator  Dawn

Trump Says ‘Meet the Press’ Host Kristen Welker Should Face FCC ‘Rebuke or Punishment’  Forbes

President Donald Trump suggested referring NBC News anchor Kristen Welker for possible punishment by the Federal Communications Commission after the “Meet the Press” moderator made innocuous remarks about candidates the President has backed in the run-up to the nation’s midterm elections later this year. Trump’s chilli

The Federal Communications Commission under Trump has tried to target news outlets for spreading 'fake' news.

Trump says Kristen Welker of 'Meet the Press' will be reported to FCC  USA Today