Washington DC - The head of the Federal Communications Commission has revealed plans to crack down on networks that push "fake polls" that don't help President Donald Trump ahead of the midterms.

During an interview with Fox News on Sunday, FCC chairman Brendan Carr was asked about how Trump called on NBC News anchor Kristen Welker to face "punishment" for suggesting that his recent endorsements in primary races have garnered "mixed results."

Carr argued that broadcasters that operate under FCC licenses are supposed to "operate in the public interest, not some sort of narrow partisan interest."

He went on to say there is an even bigger problem he has been considering tackling.

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"I think President Trump is over the target, and we're looking at a lot of actions. For instance, there's a lot of interest right now in fake polls that are out there," Carr said, without describing what exactly constitutes a "fake poll."

"So the FCC may put guidance out soon to remind broadcasters about their obligations with respect to not airing fake polls, particularly if they're done to suppress people heading into the fall," he added.

Carr's leadership of the FCC has come under scrutiny, as critics argue he has abused his power by using the role to promote Trump's interests by punishing media outlets critical of him and boosting those that praise him.

FCC Commissioner Anna Gomez – the sole Democrat on the panel – dismissed Trump's demand for retribution, arguing the commission "has no authority to punish journalists this administration doesn't like."