PolitiQuote

Discover video-sourced quotes by politicians

James Talarico: “Corporate media executives are selling out the First…”

Featuring: James Talarico, Democratic | Texas House of Representatives, District 50

Watch on YouTube

James Talarico Campaigns for U.S. Senate in Austin, Texas

Published | Video Starts at 02:37

They went after Jimmy Kimmel for telling a joke they didn't like. They went after Stephen Colbert for telling the truth about Paramount's bribe to Donald Trump. Corporate media executives are selling out the First Amendment to curry favor with corrupt politicians. A threat to any of our First Amendment rights is a threat to all of our First Amendment rights. (02:37–02:45)

CLAIM

Asserts that media executives compromise First Amendment rights to gain favor with politicians.

This is an excerpt from a raw transcript. The assertions have not been audited or verified. Tap the video to view the source footage and understand the context.


James Talarico

Discover more from

James Talarico

Report A Transcription Error

Please report any error in the automated transcription.

About PolitiQuote

PolitiQuote is a civic library index to statements made by politicians in publicly available video records. The index is created automatically from transcripts, with no editorial oversight or analysis. Highlighted quotes are selected by AI. Words may be added in parentheses to offer context for the quote. There may be errors in the transcription and display, so listen to the video to ensure accuracy.

PolitiQuote is a service of Gigafact Foundation, a nonpartisan nonprofit advancing facts and information transparency, community by community.

Visit gigafact.org to learn more.