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

theguardian.com · 12dShare

The president’s call for the FCC to scrutinize Kristin 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...

First report: Trump targets Welker, seeks FCC action — ijr.com, 15d