FCC Chairman Brendan Carr Accuses James Talarico Of Running A “Hoax” With Jimmy Kimmel Sit Down; YouTube Interview Nears 7 Million Views
As Jimmy Kimmel’s interview with James Talarico nears 7 million views on YouTube, FCC Chairman Brendan Carr weighed in on Saturday evening, accusing the candidate of orchestrating a “hoax” to drive up “clicks and donations.” Earlier this week, Kimmel told viewers that he would be sitting down with an interview with Talarico for his late […]
FCC Chairman Brendan Carr has accused James Talarico, a Democrat running for the US Senate in Texas, of orchestrating a "hoax" to drive up views and donations. This comes after Jimmy Kimmel's interview with Talarico was pulled from his ABC show due to threats, and was instead posted on YouTube.
The interview has garnered significant attention, with Variety reporting it crossed 5 million views in 24 hours, and Deadline stating it nears 7 million views. According to The A.V. Club, Talarico discussed his campaign and criticized his opponent, Ken Paxton, and also talked about Christian theology, drawing comparisons between Jesus and social justice.
Talarico previously described the situation as "the most dangerous form of cancel culture," expressing concerns about censorship and the freedom of speech. Carr's comments were made on Saturday evening, amid the interview's growing popularity on YouTube.
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