"We did receive information suggesting that the federal government did not shut down this segment, number one. That is my understanding that the Federal Government did not, didn't shut this down. And we will do an official statement once we get another official statement that we anticipate is going to be coming from Paramount, Crockett said, adding: Alright, so we will read what they say, and then we'll go from there."
"It is our understanding that Colbert, either Mr. Colbert or CBS decide lets just not air it because of a fear that the FCC may say something to them, and that there may have been advice to just have me on, and then they could clear the issue. It was my understanding that someone somewhere decided we just don't want to do that, and instead we're going to just do it this way."
Rep. Jasmine Crockett said the federal government did not shut down the Late Show segment featuring Rep. James Talarico and that Paramount may issue an official statement. Crockett said either Stephen Colbert or CBS opted not to air the interview due to concerns the FCC might object and that legal counsel offered options to satisfy equal-time obligations. The decision drew criticism across the political spectrum, with some accusing Colbert of refusing to host Crockett. CBS later explained that the show received legal guidance about FCC equal-time rules and presented options for fulfilling equal time.
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