Talarico criticised the move and argued that government pressure on media content should concern people across party lines. His comments to MS NOW represent the candidate's assessment, rather than a legal finding against ABC or the regulator.
Kimmel said keeping the interview off television was intended to avoid difficulties for affiliated stations, particularly in Texas. The broader dispute concerns equal-time requirements for political candidates and whether particular programmes qualify for news exemptions.
Talarico said he still hoped the interview could appear on television. An earlier conversation with Stephen Colbert had also moved to YouTube. The latest case renews discussion of broadcasters' handling of political guests, while the announced plan at publication was to release this interview online on Thursday evening.