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ABC SKIPS KIMMEL INTERVIEW DUE TO FCC THREATS

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FRI, SEP 11, 2026

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ABC will not air an interview on Jimmy Kimmel's late-night show with a Democratic politician, citing concerns over potential FCC action under Trump administration threats. The segment will instead air on YouTube.

The decision to pull the interview from broadcast reflects ongoing tension between media outlets and threats of FCC retaliation. ABC determined that airing the Democratic guest on traditional television could expose its stations to regulatory scrutiny. The interview will be published on YouTube, allowing the content to reach audiences while ABC avoids putting its broadcast licenses at risk. The move highlights how media companies are adjusting operations in response to political pressure regarding FCC enforcement. This decision underscores broader concerns within the broadcasting industry about potential changes to regulatory practices. Network television stations face greater FCC oversight than streaming platforms, making traditional broadcast riskier for certain content.

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