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How Jimmy Kimmel's James Talarico Interview Ratings Compare to Trump at RNC

Talarico’s Kimmel interview drew substantial YouTube attention as he campaigns for a Texas Senate seat.

How Jimmy Kimmel's James Talarico Interview Ratings Compare to Trump at RNC
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Newsweek reports that Jimmy Kimmel’s YouTube interview with Texas Senate candidate James Talarico drew more than 1.4 million views, while the GOP convention livestream drew just over 17,000. The article also compares television viewership and covers Donald Trump’s remarks about Texas Senate candidate Ken Paxton.

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Ken Paxton
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Republican Texas Senate candidate whom Trump endorsed and criticized

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Jimmy Kimmel Moves James Talarico Interview to YouTube

Outlets agree Jimmy Kimmel said his interview with Texas Senate candidate James Talarico would be posted on YouTube instead of airing on ABC, amid a dispute over FCC pressure and equal-time rules. Left-leaning outlets frame the move as a consequence of FCC pressure on political speech. Center outlets focus on how equal-time rules and FCC scrutiny may affect political interviews, generally attributing claims and including official responses. Right-leaning outlets are more skeptical of the censorship claim, with some emphasizing equal-time rules and others reporting Kimmel’s account alongside a denial.

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