Democratic FCC Commissioner Anna Gomez responded on Sunday to recent comments made by former President Donald Trump regarding NBC News host Kristen Welker. Trump suggested that Welker could face an investigation by the Federal Communications Commission after she discussed the electoral outcomes of candidates he had endorsed during the midterm primary cycle.

Commissioner Gomez characterized the former president's rhetoric as 'dangerous.' The core of the dispute involves Trump’s reaction to Welker’s analysis on 'Meet the Press,' where she noted that candidates supported by Trump had experienced mixed results in primary elections. Trump’s suggestion of an FCC probe implies a potential regulatory intervention based on news coverage he deems unfavorable.

While the FCC is an independent regulatory agency, it does not have the authority to investigate or penalize news organizations for their editorial content or political analysis. The exchange highlights ongoing tensions between the former president and mainstream media outlets, as well as the role of the FCC in overseeing broadcast standards. Gomez’s statement serves as a defense of journalistic independence against potential political pressure from executive figures.