Jimmy Kimmel says interview with Democrat won’t air on TV, cites regulator ‘threats’
TV host Jimmy Kimmel says his interview with Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico will not air on television due to pressure from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). Speaking on his talk show, Jimmy Kimmel Live!, on Wednesday, Kimmel said the FCC, under Donald Trump’s presidency, had threatened him and his show “based on simple traditional [...] The post Jimmy Kimmel says interview…
TV personality Jimmy Kimmel has announced his upcoming interview with Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico will not be broadcast on television due to pressure from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). Speaking on his show, Kimmel Live!, Kimmel attributed the FCC's threat to the candidate’s political stance and traditional editorial decisions made by his network, ABC.
The FCC, under the Trump administration, allegedly threatened Kimmel and his show based on their dislike for certain guest bookings. The White House spokesperson denied any threat from the FCC and stated that FCC Chairman Brendan Carr had not threatened Kimmel regarding the interview with Talarico or any other candidates. The outcome of the Texas Senate race between Talarico and Republican Ken Paxton could influence whether Democrats can regain control of the US Senate for the final two years of Trump's presidency.
Kimmel has previously interviewed various political candidates, including former President Donald Trump, but this particular interview is being postponed to YouTube instead of airing on television due to the FCC's alleged pressure.
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