Colbert Accuses CBS and Trump of Censorship After FCC Blocks Interview

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Stephen Colbert accused the Donald Trump administration and CBS of censorship after the network canceled a scheduled interview with Texas Senate candidate James Talarico.The decision followed new guidance from FCC Chair Brendan Carr regarding equal time rules, which Commissioner Anna M. Gomez condemned as political pressure on broadcasters.While the interview was moved to YouTube, Stephen Colbert noted the move occurs as David Ellison prepares to end "The Late Show" following a $16M settlement with Donald Trump.James Talarico criticized corporate media for failing to uphold the First Amendment after CBS lawyers reportedly forbade Stephen Colbert from even discussing the cancellation.
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