Fact Check: Will Kristen Welker be fired from NBC for being a 'fake news' reporter?

WASHINGTON, DC: Following a heated clash between President Donald Trump and NBC White House correspondent Kristen Welker, a viral rumor has spread online claiming that NBC plans to fire the veteran journalist. The speculation gained traction after Trump supporters called for Welker's dismissal, accusing her of being a "fake news" reporter following a tense interview in which she repeatedly pressed the president for evidence supporting his claims about California elections, election fraud, and Jan 6-related issues.

Claim: Kristen Welker will be fired from NBC

It is unclear where the rumor that NBC plans to fire White House correspondent Kristen Welker originated. However, the claim gained traction online after some Trump supporters called for her dismissal. One user wrote on X, "Raise your hand if you think Kristen Welker should be FIRED from NBC for being a Fake News Reporter."

The calls for Welker's firing followed her interview with President Donald Trump, which aired on Meet the Press. During the interview, Welker repeatedly pressed Trump for evidence supporting his claims about election fraud and vote-counting issues in California. The exchange became tense as Trump criticized both Welker and NBC, accusing the network of bias.

Clips from the interview quickly spread across social media, prompting strong reactions from Trump's supporters and critics alike. Some supporters accused Welker of unfairly challenging the president's claims, while others defended her questioning as part of her role as a journalist.

One Trump supporter posted on X: "KRISTEN WELKER NEEDS TO BE THE NEXT JOURNALIST YOU FIRE !!!!!! SHE MADE A COMPLETE FOOL OF HERSELF. PROFESSIONAL AND PERSONAL!!! ... FIRE DISGRACEFUL WELKER."

Fact Check: Will NBC Fire Kristen Welker?

Despite viral calls for her dismissal, there is no evidence that NBC has announced plans to fire Kristen Welker.

Claims that Welker is a "fake news" reporter and should be removed from her position stem from criticism of her handling of a recent interview with President Donald Trump. These claims reflect the opinions of some viewers and political supporters rather than verifiable evidence of journalistic misconduct or professional wrongdoing.

The controversy arose from a pre-recorded 'Meet the Press' interview conducted in Wisconsin and aired on June 7, 2026. During the interview, Trump and Welker discussed a range of topics, including the US conflict with Iran, the economy, gas prices, a proposed Jan 6-related "anti-weaponization" fund, and election integrity.

Tensions escalated when Welker pressed Trump for evidence supporting his repeated claims that the 2020 election was rigged and that irregularities occurred in California's recent primary election. Trump did not provide specific evidence in response and instead criticized NBC and Welker, accusing the network of bias. The interview ended abruptly after Trump removed his microphone and walked away, saying he had "had enough."

While the exchange sparked strong reactions online and prompted some Trump supporters to call for Welker's firing, there is no indication that NBC has taken any action against the journalist.