NBC News anchor Kristen Welker faced criticism after incorrectly stating that Vice President Kamala Harris had met with Gold Star families. The statement was made during a recent segment, where Welker discussed Harris’s activities and outreach efforts.
Welker reported that Harris had engaged with families who had lost loved ones in military service, an assertion that was later found to be inaccurate. The claim drew immediate backlash, particularly from viewers familiar with Harris’s recent schedule and public appearances. Social media quickly lit up with corrections and criticism, emphasizing that no such meeting had taken place.
Several news outlets and fact-checkers also jumped in to clarify the error, pointing out that Harris had not held any recent events or meetings specifically with Gold Star families. NBC News has yet to issue a formal correction or statement regarding the mistake.
Critics argue that such errors undermine trust in mainstream media, especially when it comes to sensitive topics like Gold Star families. The misstatement also sparked a wider conversation about the accuracy of reporting and the importance of verifying facts before airing claims.
Kristen Welker, a well-known journalist and co-anchor of NBC’s “Weekend Today,” has not commented publicly on the mistake. The network remains under scrutiny as viewers await a response to clarify the situation.