Treating the Federal Communications Commission like his own personal enforcer, Donald Trump said on social media Sunday that NBC’s Kristen Welker would be “reported to the FCC for rebuke or punishment” over a TV segment he didn’t like.

In a separate post, Trump complained in all caps about “fake polls” and said “something must be done about it,” adding, “FCC to the rescue!”

The posts were Trump’s most explicit efforts yet to direct the FCC to carry out his wishes. FCC Chair Brendan Carr, a Trump appointee and close ally, did not respond to CNN’s request for comment on the matter.

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      29 days ago

      don’t let Octogenarians run your country no matter what party they are in.

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        29 days ago

        Great idea - can you describe the how for that one? Or is it just hope that everyone votes?

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        29 days ago

        What is the problem with that? Especially as people start living longer?

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      Not much, talk to others about the importance of voting. In a system that has been rigged there isn’t a lot that can be done except vote and civil disobedience.