Claims: Trump’s threat against an NBC journalist is an attack on reality | Margaret Sullivan

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1. title: Trump’s threat against an NBC journalist is an attack on reality | Margaret Sullivan (alleges; supported) Source
2. url: https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/sep/02/trump-nbc-fcc-kristin-welker (alleges; supported) Source
3. summary: The president’s call for the FCC to scrutinize Kristen Welker’s innocuous remarks is a sign of desperation With his approval ratings tanking, the crucial midterm elections looming, and his war with Iran turning into a quagmire, Donald Trump has entered full freak-out mode. It’s not hard to tell. Just look at what happened this week when he lashed out at Kristen Welker, the well-respected host of NBC’s Meet the Press, and one of the best-known journalists in the nation. Continue reading... (alleges; supported) Source
4. published: Wed, 02 Sep 2026 11:00:22 GMT (alleges; supported) Source