Brian Stelter
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“it’s reasonable to think NBC will be targeted next”
Brian Stelter · said 2026-08-30 · reported 2026-08-30
Brian Stelter commented on the likelihood of the FCC targeting NBC following Trump's remarks.
“Trump is getting more explicit about weaponizing the FCC. This morning he said @kwelkernbc will be ‘reported to the FCC for rebuke or punishment’ for saying something he didn’t like about his endorsement record. (By law, the FCC can’t punish Welker.) And that’s not all...”
Brian Stelter · said 2026-08-30 · reported 2026-08-30
Brian Stelter criticized Donald Trump's statements regarding the FCC on X.
“limited power … by design”
Brian Stelter · said 2026-08-30 · reported 2026-08-30
Brian Stelter explained why the FCC lacks the legal authority to punish Kristen Welker.
“mounts to a victory for Ossoff,”
Brian Stelter · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-19
Stelter's assessment that Ossoff's comment about Harp amounted to a viral win for the senator.
“the art of the viral clip.”
Brian Stelter · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-19
Stelter crediting Ossoff with mastering viral messaging.
“His 'travel with Natalie' line ... showed a sophisticated understanding of the social media environment. It titillated, provoked and enraged different audiences simultaneously,”
Brian Stelter · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-19
Stelter's written analysis of why Ossoff's 'travel with Natalie' line resonated online.