Politics
Trump Calls for FCC 'Punishment' of NBC Host Kristen Welker
The former president's comments followed Welker's on-air assessment of his endorsed candidates' success record as 'mixed'.
Donald Trump, the former U.S. President, on Sunday stated that Kristen Welker, host of NBC's Meet the Press, should face "rebuke or punishment" from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC).
The former president's comments followed a live segment by Welker on Washington D.C.'s NBC affiliate, prior to the airing of Sunday's edition of Meet the Press. During this broadcast, Welker described the success record of political candidates whom Mr. Trump had endorsed as "mixed."
Writing in a series of posts on Truth Social, Mr. Trump directly criticised Welker after her assessment. He contested her characterisation, asserting that his endorsements had achieved success "98 percent to 100 percent of the time."
The Federal Communications Commission is an independent agency of the United States government responsible for regulating interstate and international communications by radio, television, wire, satellite, and cable. During his presidency, Mr. Trump's administration had previously sought to target news organisations for allegedly disseminating "fake" news through the FCC.
Reporting by the The Indian Morning Post Editorial Desk.
Related in Politics
White House Briefly Locked Down After Two Security Incidents
The White House was briefly placed under lockdown following two distinct security incidents in its vicinity. A vehicle crashed near Lafayette Park, while a separate individual breached a barrier, prompting authorities to close surrounding roads. President Donald Trump was reported to be inside the presidential residence during the events.
9 November 2026 · 1 min read
Israeli President Picks Eisenkot to Form New Government
Israel's President Isaac Herzog has formally tasked Gadi Eisenkot, leader of the Yashar party, with forming the nation's next government. The decision follows a recent general election that left neither Eisenkot nor incumbent Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu with a clear path to power. Eisenkot now has 28 days to secure a majority of 61 seats in the Knesset.
7 November 2026 · 1 min read
Sonia Gandhi Memoir Rekindles India's Emergency-Era Debate
A new political dispute has erupted in India between the Congress and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) ahead of the release of Sonia Gandhi's memoir. The book's reported criticisms of the BJP and its concerns about democratic institutions have led the ruling party to invoke the 1975 Emergency, questioning Congress's historical commitment to civil liberties. The controversy marks another flashpoint in India's ongoing political landscape.
7 November 2026 · 1 min read
CJP Leaders Appear Before Delhi Police Amidst Foreign Funding Allegations
Leaders of the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP), Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka, have appeared before the Delhi Police's Crime Branch in connection with an alleged trespassing incident during an October protest at Jantar Mantar. Their appearance coincides with recent accusations from a Union Minister, Jitendra Singh, who alleged that the CJP receives foreign financial support from US-based donors and Pakistani politicians. The CJP has vehemently rejected these claims.
5 November 2026 · 1 min read