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Kristen Welker

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Moderator of NBC's Meet the Press since September 2023 and former NBC chief White House correspondent. Moderated the final 2020 Trump–Biden debate.

Previously: NBC Weekend Today, WCAU

Slant Score · ranked #71 of 175 from most left to most right
9 Center
100 LeftCenter100 Right

Thin record: fewer than a handful of documented items, so this score is pulled toward the center and could move a lot as evidence is added.

The receipts (2)

Correction / walk-back · served the left · +2.7 L · Sep 1, 2024

Meet the Press correction: Harris not at dignified transfer

Said Biden and Harris both met Gold Star families at the Abbey Gate dignified transfer; Harris did not attend. The show posted a correction that day.

Source: The Propaganda Files →
Broke with own side · served the right · +1.6 R · Apr 6, 2022

Raised concerns over Psaki's move to NBC/MSNBC

CNN reported that Welker was among NBC News journalists who raised concerns about the network hiring Biden press secretary Jen Psaki while she was still negotiating from the podium.

Source: CNN →
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