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Trump calls for 'punishment' of NBC reporter
Kristen Welker said US President Trump has had "mixed results" on his endorsement of political candidates in party primaries.
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- Why it matters
- A sitting or former US president publicly calling for punishment of a journalist for reporting factual information about his political record raises direct questions about press freedom and the nature of political discourse.
- Most affected
- NBC journalists and political reporters — Face potential retaliation for covering candidates Trump endorses.
- Likely next
- Whether Trump clarifies what form of punishment he meant, or whether he makes similar statements about other reporters.
Also reported by: South China Morning Post, CNBC, The Straits Times, Japan Today, France 24, National Post, The Guardian, The Hill, Deadline, Euronews, Mint, The Independent, TheWrap, Mediaite