- Trump's office used the FCC to threaten a broadcast network while Jimmy Kimmel interviewed James Talarico about the Senate race.
- Kimmel interviewed Talarico while the FCC reviewed ABC licenses and investigated talk show compliance amid Trump threats.
The White House reacted to Jimmy Kimmel's criticism of FCC Chairman Brendan Carr, who was involved in threats against ABC affiliates in Texas.
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What happened
The White House reacted to Jimmy Kimmel's criticism of FCC Chairman Brendan Carr, who was involved in threats against ABC affiliates in Texas.
Who's involved
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The entities involved
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Jimmy Kimmel
Italian American talk show host and comedian (born 1967)
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Brendan Carr
American lawyer, FCC commissioner (born 1979)
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Donald Trump
American businessman and politician (born 1946), President of the United States (2017–2021; since 2025)
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