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Talarico rips Trump’s ‘corny nicknames’ for opponents in Kimmel interview

Talarico rips Trump’s ‘corny nicknames’ for opponents in Kimmel interview

Summary

Texas Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico responded to President Donald Trump’s nickname for him, “Talafreako,” by saying the nicknames are becoming cornier. This comment was made during an interview with late-night host Jimmy Kimmel, which ABC chose not to air because of alleged threats related to the interview.

Key Facts

  • James Talarico is the Democratic nominee for the U.S. Senate from Texas.
  • President Donald Trump gave Talarico the nickname “Talafreako.”
  • Talarico called Trump’s nicknames “cornier and cornier” during a Jimmy Kimmel interview.
  • The interview was posted online but not aired on ABC.
  • Jimmy Kimmel said ABC did not air the interview due to threats from the Federal Communications Commission.
  • This interaction is part of the ongoing political campaign between Talarico and Trump.
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