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Trump-Biden debate host Kristen Welker accused of ‘history of anti-Trump activism’ after president calls her ‘biased’
PRESIDENTIAL debate moderator Kristen Welker has been accused of partaking in "anti-Trump activism" – days after the president called her “biased” and “unfair.”
Welker, a correspondent for NBC News, is the next and final debate between and Democratic rival on Thursday night.
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Last week, it was reported that the 44-year-old’s parents have in the past donated to campaigns – leading critics to question Welker’s objectivity.
Welker is registered to vote in , but isn’t affiliated with any political party, PolitiFact.
This week, amid scrutiny of her Democrat connections.
“She’s always been terrible & unfair, just like most of the Fake News reporters, but I’ll still play the game,” Trump .
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“The people know! How’s doing?” the president added.
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Speaking to reporters on Wednesday, Trump called Welker a "very biased person."
"Her parents are very biased, but that's my life," he added.
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The star NBC reporter’s parents, Julie and Harvey Welker, have donated tens of thousands of dollars to Democratic candidates, .
have donated to the Biden campaign, as well as efforts to elect Hillary Clinton in 2016 and Barack Obama in 2008 and 2012.
A shows the reporter with the celebrating Christmas at the White House in 2012.
The pic was from a White House press corps holiday party – something the president, aside from Trump, hosts each year.
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Generations of journalists have attended the party and posed for photos with the president they’re covering.
a member of presidential campaign back in 2016.
Welker was allegedly “caught” on a hot mic discussing “at least one question” that she was going to ask with a member of Clinton’s campaign.
White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows that Trump will "confront Joe Biden on corruption claims" in the final debate even if the "totally biased" moderator doesn't bring it up.
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"Even if the moderator doesn't ask him, there'll be questions asked,” Meadows said. "This is not going to go away.”
Meadows is referring to reporting received from Vadym Pozharskyi, an adviser to Ukrainian gas company Burisma's board.
Hunter Biden joined the board of the Ukrainian gas company Burisma in 2014, around the time Biden was helping conduct the Obama administration's foreign policy with .
Trump and his supporters have alleged that Biden pushed for the firing of Ukraine's top prosecutor to protect his son and Burisma from any investigation.
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Thursday's debate will see Trump and Biden battle it out on topics such as , American families, national security, leadership, , and race.
There has been no mention of Biden being questioned about recent allegations that have been published about his son.
Welker will be the first black woman to moderate a presidential debate since Carole Simpson in 1992.
Earlier this month, Trump aide Jason Miller said on Fox News that he has “a very high opinion” of Welker.
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He suggested she would do an excellent job as moderator, as she’s “very fair in her approach.”
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It isn't clear why Welker has earned Trump’s disapproval.
Trump and Biden in a 90-minute debate starting at 9pm ET.
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