Kristen Welker.
American television journalist (born 1976)
- Reports this week
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- Active events
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- Connections
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What's happening
Active this week
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A candidate for the Michigan Senate race, Abdul El-Sayed, discussed political views on a media platform with Kristen Welker.Well supported3 reports2 developments inside
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Kristen Welker used her platform to defend Abdul El-Sayed's economic label.Some support1 report
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Kristen Welker challenged Donald Trump's claims during an interview while he was visiting Wisconsin.Well supported5 reports2 developments inside
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Bill Gates discussed AI safety with Kristen Welker.Some support3 reports
Earlier this month
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Trump attacked Welker after her election comments. Peter Alexander also criticized Trump's response to Welker.Some support2 reports
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Kristen Welker spoke on NBC regarding presidential endorsement results, while Brendan Carr appeared on Fox News regarding media issues and endorsed Donald Trump.Some support1 report
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Kristen Welker was scrutinized over her alleged inaccurate endorsement record.Some support1 report1 development inside
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The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is monitoring Kristen Welker's reporting accuracy.Some support5 reports
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Trump called for an FCC investigation into Kristen Welker. Pete Hegseth removed journalists from the military newspaper, while Dan Rather published an essay on Substack.Some support1 report
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Donald Trump questioned Kristen Welker regarding election delays.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Donald Trump plans to report Kristen Welker to the FCC over inaccurate claims, while Lindsey Graham's sister runs in South Carolina.Some support2 reports
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Trump appeared on NBC's Meet the Press, attacking journalists and pressuring the FCC to investigate media polling.Well supported7 reports
One to three months ago
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Tim Scott and Kristen Welker engaged in a heated debate on economic policy on NBC.Some support1 report
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Kristen Welker hosted 'Meet the Press' on the NBC network on August 12, 2026.Some support2 reports
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Jim Banks, Bernie Sanders, and Kristen Welker co-hosted a political interview on NBC News.Some support1 report
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Matt Meyer, Kevin Stitt, Kristen Welker, and Jared Polis met to discuss the future of education, focusing on free market principles and student achievement.Some support1 report
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Kristen Welker interviewed Donald Trump on NBC about the Iran war.Well supported4 reports1 development inside
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Donald Trump lashed out at a reporter and stormed out of an interview with Kristen Welker regarding the Iran war.Some support6 reports
Gone quiet
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Donald Trump held a campaign event and conducted an interview in Chippewa Falls.Some support1 report
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Donald Trump faced tough questioning from Kristen Welker.Some support1 report
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Kristen Welker was interviewed on 'Meet the Press' about various issues.Some support1 report
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Kristen Welker conducted an interview for NBC on June 11, 2026.Some support1 report
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A verdict and sentencing related to a case involving Kristen Welker were discussed in Texas on June 10.Some support1 report
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Donald Trump discussed launching a war with Iran and made claims of California election fraud during an interview with Kristen Welker.Some support2 reports
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During his Wisconsin trip, Donald Trump made claims about the FBI orchestrating the January 6th attack and discussed his lawsuit settlement fund with Todd Blanche.Some support1 report
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Trump abruptly ended an interview with Kristen Welker, making claims about the LA mayoral race and attacking CNN and Joe Biden.Some support2 reports
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Trump appeared on NBC's 'Meet the Press' in Chippewa Falls, moderated by Kristen Welker, where Trump accused California of election fraud.Well supported8 reports2 developments inside
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Trump claimed fraud in the California vote count, criticized Barack Obama's nuclear deal with Iran, and launched a war against Iran.Some support2 reports
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Donald Trump was involved in events including being accused of bullying Kristen Welker, discussions about the anti-weaponization fund, and a vote regarding his war powers.Some support2 reports
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Around Kristen Welker this week
News at the entities that move Kristen Welker most-
Donald Trump OperationalThe Trump administration utilized the Department of Health & Human Services for an AI tool.Moves Kristen Welker
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NBC StructuralBill Gates appeared on NBC's Meet the Press regarding his life and career.Moves Kristen Welker
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Federal Communications Commission StructuralBrendan Carr serves as an operative for Trump at the FCC.Moves Kristen Welker
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NBC News OperationalNBC News noted polling average favoring Democrats.Moves Kristen Welker
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Brendan Carr OperationalNexstar is buying Tegna to expand TV reach.Moves Kristen Welker
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Ted Cruz TransactionalTed Cruz criticized the peace deal while Donald Trump announced he had negotiated a deal to end the Iran war.Moves Kristen Welker
Connections
The 30 strongest of 32, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Donald Trump Operational
Welker and Trump engage in highly confrontational interviews, characterized by critical questioning, public disputes, and personal attacks.
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NBC Structural
Kristen Welker is employed by NBC as a journalist and host for its programming, including Meet the Press.
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NBC News Operational
Kristen Welker actively hosts and moderates programs for NBC News, and the network provides support for her public profile.
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Federal Communications Commission Structural
The FCC exercises formal regulatory oversight over Kristen Welker's broadcasts regarding standards and complaints.
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Mike Johnson Transactional
Welker questioned Johnson regarding his commitment to dividend payouts.
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Brendan Carr Operational
Brendan Carr suggested actions against Kristen Welker and her colleagues.
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Abdul El-Sayed Operational
Welker has used her platform to question, interview, and defend El-Sayed regarding political and economic issues.
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WRC-TV Structural
Welker utilized WRC-TV's broadcast platform to deliver comments and reach an audience.
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Kamala Harris Operational
Kristen Welker has questioned Kamala Harris regarding the issue of court packing and expansion.
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Ted Cruz Transactional
Welker conducted an interview with Cruz regarding the war declaration.
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New York Times Transactional
Kristen Welker utilizes the New York Times platform to raise questions regarding Donald Trump.
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Pete Buttigieg Operational
As political peers, their relationship is defined by shared discussions regarding their political viability and presidential ambitions.
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Bill Gates Operational
Kristen Welker hosted an interview with Bill Gates to discuss AI risks and safety.
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Ro Khanna Operational
The two entities are observed to be co-acting in a policy discussion under moderator questioning.
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Tim Scott Operational
Tim Scott and Kristen Welker engaged in a heated debate regarding economic policy.
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Blanche Operational
Kristen Welker interviewed Blanche regarding the independence of the Department of Justice.
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Chuck Todd Shared context
Both operate within the political and media landscape, sharing common professional contexts.
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Texas Shared context
The professional and legal matters of Kristen Welker are discussed within the jurisdiction of Texas.
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Blanche Shared context
Kristen Welker hosted a program broadcast from Blanche and questioned Blanche's subject matter on independence.
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Hakeem Jeffries Operational
Welker and Jeffries actively engaged in discussions regarding healthcare support and high court issues.
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Joe Biden Mentioned together
A is observed regarding B's alleged presidential conduct concerning new wars.
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Jared Polis Operational
The two individuals are actively engaged in discussions regarding education policy and student achievement.
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Todd Blanche Mentioned together
The entities are co-mentioned in the context of media questioning regarding the DOJ independence pledge.
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Merrick Garland Operational
Kristen Welker questioned Merrick Garland regarding the independence of the Department of Justice.
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Republican Party Mentioned together
Kristen Welker discussed the influence of Donald Trump on the Republican Party.
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Wisconsin Shared context
Kristen Welker visited Wisconsin for an interview.
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Meta Mentioned together
Kristen Welker discussed a settlement regarding harms to children involving Meta.
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Jim Banks Operational
Jim Banks and Kristen Welker co-hosted a political interview on NBC News.
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supreme court Mentioned together
Kristen Welker moderated a discussion concerning the Supreme Court.
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Peter Alexander Mentioned together
No evidence found linking Kristen Welker and Peter Alexander.
History
Events by the month they beganSeptember 2026
6 events- Kristen Welker used her platform to defend Abdul El-Sayed's economic label.
- Bill Gates discussed AI safety with Kristen Welker.
- Trump attacked Welker after her election comments. Peter Alexander also criticized Trump's response to Welker.
- Kristen Welker spoke on NBC regarding presidential endorsement results, while Brendan Carr appeared on Fox News regarding media issues and endorsed Donald Trump.
- The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is monitoring Kristen Welker's reporting accuracy.
- Trump called for an FCC investigation into Kristen Welker. Pete Hegseth removed journalists from the military newspaper, while Dan Rather published an essay on Substack.
August 2026
8 events- A candidate for the Michigan Senate race, Abdul El-Sayed, discussed political views on a media platform with Kristen Welker.
- Kristen Welker was scrutinized over her alleged inaccurate endorsement record.
- Donald Trump plans to report Kristen Welker to the FCC over inaccurate claims, while Lindsey Graham's sister runs in South Carolina.
- Trump appeared on NBC's Meet the Press, attacking journalists and pressuring the FCC to investigate media polling.
- Tim Scott and Kristen Welker engaged in a heated debate on economic policy on NBC.
- Kristen Welker hosted 'Meet the Press' on the NBC network on August 12, 2026.
- Jim Banks, Bernie Sanders, and Kristen Welker co-hosted a political interview on NBC News.
- Matt Meyer, Kevin Stitt, Kristen Welker, and Jared Polis met to discuss the future of education, focusing on free market principles and student achievement.
July 2026
1 eventShow 1 earlier month
June 2026
14 events- Kristen Welker challenged Donald Trump's claims during an interview while he was visiting Wisconsin.
- Donald Trump questioned Kristen Welker regarding election delays.
- Kristen Welker interviewed Donald Trump on NBC about the Iran war.
- Donald Trump held a campaign event and conducted an interview in Chippewa Falls.
- Donald Trump faced tough questioning from Kristen Welker.
- Kristen Welker was interviewed on 'Meet the Press' about various issues.
- Kristen Welker conducted an interview for NBC on June 11, 2026.
- A verdict and sentencing related to a case involving Kristen Welker were discussed in Texas on June 10.
- Donald Trump discussed launching a war with Iran and made claims of California election fraud during an interview with Kristen Welker.
- During his Wisconsin trip, Donald Trump made claims about the FBI orchestrating the January 6th attack and discussed his lawsuit settlement fund with Todd Blanche.
- Trump abruptly ended an interview with Kristen Welker, making claims about the LA mayoral race and attacking CNN and Joe Biden.
- Trump appeared on NBC's 'Meet the Press' in Chippewa Falls, moderated by Kristen Welker, where Trump accused California of election fraud.
- Trump claimed fraud in the California vote count, criticized Barack Obama's nuclear deal with Iran, and launched a war against Iran.
- Donald Trump was involved in events including being accused of bullying Kristen Welker, discussions about the anti-weaponization fund, and a vote regarding his war powers.