Jimmy Kimmel announced that his interview with Democratic candidate James Talarico will air only on YouTube, not on TV, due to threats from the Federal Communications Commission. In the past, such interviews would have been broadcast on local ABC stations. Kimmel highlighted that this decision comes after Disney suspended him last year due to FCC Chairman Brendan Carr's threats to revoke licenses over 'news distortion' claims.

The move is part of a broader pattern of attacks on ABC by the Trump administration, including an early license review for eight of its TV stations. Despite denials, the FCC's actions have raised concerns about political interference in media.

Kimmel recalled interviewing numerous high-profile political figures over the years, including Hillary Clinton, Ted Cruz and even Donald Trump, highlighting the change in the media landscape. The decision to only broadcast on YouTube aims to protect individual stations with FCC licenses.

This incident reflects a growing trend of self-censorship among media outlets to avoid direct confrontation with political authorities. It raises questions about the future of unbiased journalism in the face of government pressures.