James Talarico blasts Trump FCC’s ‘dangerous’ cancel culture over Kimmel interview ordeal

James Talarico, the Texas Democratic Senate candidate, says the Trump administration is committing “the most dangerous form of cancel culture” by pressuring TV stations over their content. Talarico spoke out Thursday ahead of an interview with ABC late-night host Jimmy Kimmel, an outspoken opponent of President Donald Trump. “Now that he’s president, his FCC has threatened me, threatened our show, threatened our network,” and local stations, Kimmel said on Wednesday’s broadcast. Kimmel said the threats are “based on simple traditional editorial decisions, guest bookings, it would seem they don’t like.” As a result, Kimmel said, his planned interview with Talarico will stream only on YouTube, instead of airing on ABC. The White House hit back by accusing Kimmel of “play-acting” and pushing an “egocentric delusion.” But it’s pretty clear what’s going on. ABC is adjusting Kimmel’s program due to aggressive actions by Trump’s FCC, led by chairman Brendan Carr.