Jimmy Kimmel says interview with Democrat won't air on TV, cites regulator 'threats'
Summary
TV host Jimmy Kimmel said his interview with Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico will not be shown on television because of pressure from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), which is led by a Trump appointee. The White House denied any threats were made, but Kimmel said the FCC has pressured ABC and its affiliates over guest choices and content.Key Facts
- Jimmy Kimmel announced that his interview with Democrat James Talarico will only be posted on YouTube, not aired on TV.
- Kimmel said the FCC threatened his show and ABC over editorial decisions and guest bookings.
- The FCC is led by Brendan Carr, an appointee of President Trump.
- A White House spokesperson denied that the FCC threatened Kimmel or intervened with the interview.
- Ken Paxton, supported by Trump, will face Talarico in the Texas Senate race in November.
- The Texas race is important for control of the US Senate during President Trump’s current term.
- ABC and Disney have been in conflict with the FCC and have sued the regulator over alleged unfair targeting.
- Other TV hosts, like Stephen Colbert, have reported similar concerns about FCC pressure affecting political interviews.
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