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Late Night Host Accused of Spinning FCC Drama

Updated 2026-09-10 22:55 UTC 1 source Negative

The White House accused Jimmy Kimmel and ABC of creating a false narrative about federal pressure during an interview with James Talarico. The network denies the claims, sparking a new round of controversy.

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Kimmel “Play-Acting” Over James Talarico Interview & FCC Threats; White House Claims Late Night Host Spinning “False Narrative”

In the latest twist in the Jimmy Kimmel and James Talarico interview drama, the White House is now accusing the late night host and his network of spinning a fake tale of federal strong-arming. Put another way, Team Trump insists there was never any pressure on Kimmel and ABC from the MAGA administr

2026-09-10 22:41 UTC