More in the cross-post on the MRC's NewsBusters blog.
In the midst of a 2016 presidential race overflowing with candidates, Monday’s NBC Today instead decided to devote three minutes of air time to a Maryland congressional contender with little chance of even securing the Democratic Party’s nomination for the seat.
Co-host Matt Lauer introduced the fawning segment: “Caitlyn Jenner getting a lot of attention right now, but she's not the only transgender American breaking new ground.” Fellow co-host Savannah Guthrie chimed in: “That’s right, NBC’s Kristen Welker introduces us to the former Navy SEAL who is now setting her sights on Congress.”