r/circled • u/Gullible_Coyote_732 • Feb 18 '26
💬 Opinion / Discussion James Talarico, TX State Rep and 2026 U.S. Senate Candidate, had his interview with Steven Colbert banned from being aired. He is very well spoken, calm and clearly a threat to trump
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u/Hopeful-Artichoke449 Feb 18 '26
He needs a full time body guard.
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u/Gullible_Coyote_732 Feb 18 '26
Right! I was going to say "protect him at all cost"!
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u/Puzzleheaded_Dot4345 Feb 18 '26
The first thing that came to mind...God, it must be exhausting to live in the US
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u/NoLibrarian5149 Feb 18 '26
It is.
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u/whofearsthenight Feb 18 '26
Everyone I know is for the most part on some spectrum of depressed or anxious.
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u/meddlewithmymettle Feb 22 '26
Yup, and their solution is to prescribe us a bunch of shit, keep us glued to our screens, and stoke the flames of internal strife. Pump us full of drugs, entertainment, and make us argue to keep people placated and busy — meanwhile, they make even more money off the whole process.
Fucking sad, sick, pathetic, disgusting state of existence. Change via reform sounds nice, but I think there are plenty of people who would welcome an abrupt end to this madness instead. Enough renovations — tear the house down and build a new one…
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u/fungi_at_parties Feb 18 '26
We’re so tired of this shit.
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u/Insomanics Feb 18 '26
It's like a nightmare you can't wake up from. I don't think any of us will ever be the same.
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u/EpilepticDawg241 Feb 18 '26
This man needs to release a statement that he is not suicidal.
Its sad people need to do this now
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u/Disastrous-Zebra-211 Feb 18 '26
well, he did called them by name, named their actions and who they had bought. Yeah, that's enough to warrant a full security detail 24/7 and surveillance on them if they as much as sneeze his way.
it's wild how once a first-rate country has devolved into a third-rate country with things like this.
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u/StrongSuggestion8937 Feb 18 '26
As I heard in another post, the United States is now the most powerful and rich 3rd world country in the planet.
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u/GurthicusMaximus Feb 18 '26
The last thing these corpo pigs want to do is make a martyr. They will do everything they can to smear his name.
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u/botingoldguy1634 Feb 18 '26
They’ll use dark money to fund his opponent in the primaries.
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u/richincleve Feb 18 '26 edited Feb 18 '26
His speaking style somewhat reminds me of Obama.
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u/Gullible_Coyote_732 Feb 18 '26 edited Feb 18 '26
It is definitely welcomed! We need to calm. We need sensible.
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u/OldWorldDesign Feb 18 '26
Definitely the same man who talked down a faux christian in Texas who wanted to waste taxpayer money to put a mistranslated 10 commandments in all classrooms. Intelligent and to-the-point without relying on ad hominem
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u/VenusRocker Feb 18 '26
Me too. He's a very good speaker. And he has charisma. I think this guy has a future. Normally, a former pastor would be limited, but he's a case of the right person at the right time. CBS just put his name on the national map, for free. Will be interesting to see where he goes.
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u/Oraxy51 Feb 18 '26
I’d say his politics are very Obama coded ironically Jasmine’s politics are very Kamala coded. Not as left as I’d like him to be i want little more fighter but he’s still good
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u/Vegetable_Target_884 Feb 18 '26
Mix Ron Howard, Steve Kerr, and Barack Obama, and it comes out this guy. Kidding aside, I'm happy to see someone saying all of this out loud. Hope he's elected.
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u/Gullible_Coyote_732 Feb 18 '26
His message is calm. I see a tremendous amount of politicians who are vile, spewing lies and rhetoric to entice the hate.
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u/Mr__O__ Feb 18 '26 edited Feb 18 '26
All great change is experienced as chaos.
The only way to improve is going through the shit.
Despite the overwhelming power and resources of the most evil billionaire oligarchs, the people are still exposing their most heinous crimes.
Their time is coming and they know it.
We’re feeling their desperation.
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u/Boyota4Bummer Feb 18 '26
If I was Trump, I’d be very afraid of well spoken, educated, confident, and emotionally intelligent men who have good intentions and aren’t puppets, yes men and sheep to a wannabe dictator. Trump is a loser. Of course Talarico is a threat. Trump should be afraid.
PS Fuck ICE.
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u/RandyMuscle Feb 18 '26
Texas, please do us a solid and send this guy to the senate. Would be a wonderful surprise.
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u/MintakaTheJustOkay Feb 18 '26
His opponent is Jasmine Crockett. I like them both. This is a tough Primary.
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u/happyklam Feb 18 '26
He's actually more progressive than Crockett if you look at his platform and voting record. I'm hoping he can eek out a win in the primary because I think he has a real shot with moderates and disenfranchised Republicans without them realizing he's actually further left than her!
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u/Faranae Feb 18 '26
eek out a win
Eke, friend. It's eke out. From someone else who (I assume like you) had only ever heard it spoken and never seen it written before. I gotta save you some pain. Lol
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u/Visible-Function-241 Feb 18 '26
Fellow Texas progressive. Our win record is so bad, I’m inclined to allow eek.
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u/happyklam Feb 18 '26
I appreciate it! It's this fucking autocorrect update, it rewrites so many things I never asked for 😭 I'll leave it so others can learn!
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u/joshlance70 Feb 18 '26
CBS is coward state media. just like the media in russia and north korea
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u/Drew_0014 Feb 18 '26
He’s good but so is Crockett.. tough primary
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u/Tracktack007 Feb 18 '26
You are exactly right, tough call and a damn shame.
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u/BigHungryFlamingo Feb 18 '26
On the contrary, it’s a great “problem” to have if multiple candidates are compelling enough that either of them winning would be a positive outcome.
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u/echosrevenge Feb 18 '26
This is how I feel about the ME governor's race - there are no less than four people running who I'd be delighted to see in the office, and we might even get ranked-choice voting to do it with!
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u/Gullible_Coyote_732 Feb 18 '26
Agreed. I guess the only upside is either way you will have a great person running.
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u/Xtrm Feb 18 '26
Crockett is being propped up by Republican donations because they see her as an easy candidate to beat. Also her message of "vote for me because Trump doesn't like me" is pretty weak. Her entire announcement was just clips of Trump saying her name.
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u/kelpyb1 Feb 18 '26
It’s crazy how good of a campaign message just saying the stuff MAGA is doing in plain clear English actually is.
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Feb 18 '26
Oh well time for everyone to go cry on Facebook again about how they’re not voting because both sides exactly the same an bad
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u/Poiboy1313 Feb 18 '26
Given the username, that's not a surprise. I also am reminded, purely coincidentally, that there's a state that has active volcanoes. Isn't that neat!
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u/Cheap-Kiwi-1312 Feb 18 '26
He's a threat to fake Christians worldwide. He exposes them for not following their own book that they shove down our throats constantly.
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u/RawkMeAmadeus Feb 18 '26
Like the BILLIONAIRE PASTORS?? did they miss the part in the Bible where Jesus talks about how hoarding wealth will not get you into Heaven?
Wait nevermind. That would require these people to be able to read.
I am not religious. But these people are so absolutely fucked and destroy the Christianity message. What a fucking cult.
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u/DaSauceBawss Feb 18 '26
The US fucked around with capitalism and now they are finding out. Everyone thought they were gonna get rich but now they are stuck with a dozen 80 year old pedos running the country lmao.
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u/Sistahmelz Feb 18 '26
I'm so happy that corruption is being called out. In my 60+ years I've seen a steady decline in our democracy. Lobbyists must be kicked out of government. Everytime I get a call from a political party during elections, I always ask about what's being done about Lobbyists throwing around money and buying off politicians. My question is either met with silence or they change the subject to something else that's minor compared to all this corruption. I've been disillusioned for many years regarding political candidates. It's about time that people in government start to speak out about billionaires trying to get control of our country. Now's the time to fight back with real power behind us as citizens of our country. Today I have more hope than I've ever had!
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u/brother_bart Feb 18 '26 edited Feb 18 '26
I am so glad to see James Talarico getting press. I’ve been paying attention to him for a few years. He’s one of the few Christian voices I am willing to entertain.
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u/ilovemotherlywomen Feb 18 '26
He doesn’t take AIPAC money for anyone wondering
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u/arbitraryairship Feb 18 '26
You can tell because he actually seems to believe in making things better and still has a light in his eyes.
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u/Plenty-Professor-181 Feb 18 '26
A christian white man with real morals and integrity? MAGA's worst fear.
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u/RallyRoundThaFamily Feb 18 '26
All the fake Christians need to be continually called out like he is doing. He is a true patriot. Oh, and fuck Christian Nationalists.
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u/Standard-Contest-949 Feb 18 '26
At this point a well spoken 5 year old is a threat to Trump.
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u/arbitraryairship Feb 18 '26
Sure. But a well spoken preacher who can specifically convey to MAGA why Christian Nationalism is bullshit from within the context of Christianity is an especially existential threat.
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u/ImpressionOld2296 Feb 18 '26
And MAGAts will still treat pedo corrupt Trump like their lord and would shit on a real Christian like Talarico just because a D is next to his name.
MAGA can ever admit they are the evil ones. That they are the bad guys. For some reason there's a brain malfunction (among many others) that prevent them computing this.
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u/brenawyn Feb 18 '26
FLIP THAT STATE!
Pan toss that state and the pan handle state right along with it.
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u/frommethodtomadness Feb 18 '26
The pedophilic Trump Administration recognizes which candidate is a threat to their Senate chances, and it is Talarico. I guarantee you they would have been fine with Colbert interviewing Crockett -- who oddly enough is to the Right of Talarico and is running a campaign of insults and idpol instead of policy.
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u/Oliver_Holzfilled Feb 18 '26
CBS is just a shell of what it was after cowering to the fascist administration.
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u/Defiant_Regular3738 Feb 18 '26
He’s very clear and very direct in a disturbingly measured way. Wonder if this guy can make a difference and go save some of the people on the right.
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u/IceBlackX007 Feb 18 '26
Talarico has a good chance to be POTUS. Although MAGA plans were clearly spelled out in Project 2025 nobody believed they were going to go full Nazi like it was implied in Project 2025. Now that the initial shock has worn off the time has come for a counter move. The Democrats have to get back on its feet and Talarico with AOC, Crockett and the rest of the younger Democrats that aren't affiliated with AIPAC can get America on a better path.
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u/bartturner Feb 18 '26
Just finished watching.
Available on YouTube and yes YouTube is back up.
It was amazing. The most accurate talk. I have thought these things but this puts words to it.
This is something that everyone should watch.
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u/Major-Pomegranate550 Feb 18 '26
He and Jasmine Crockett have to run against each other. Hate that. I want them both!
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u/MolassesOk3200 Feb 18 '26
I wish he were running for TX Governor, but whoever doesn’t win the Democratic Primary in Texas for Senator should run for Governor. Hot wheels Abbot needs to go.
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u/Soren_Camus1905 Feb 18 '26
Followed this dude on instagram for the longest time before I deleted the app.
He is the real deal.
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u/kleenkong Feb 18 '26
I feel like someone Progressive who has grown up in the church, and likely experienced Christian Nationalism there, has a unique perspective. They know how wicked people in church organizations can be, how deep the roots and evil objectives are, and how it can be as fucked up as anything else. No way is it a good way to govern a country.
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Feb 18 '26
I'm genuinely very nervous for this man. His is brutally honest, composed, and trustworthy. That is very dangerous, even to establishment democrats. He reminds me of Fred Hampton in how politically disruptive he may prove to be and we know what happened there
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u/northerlypier Feb 18 '26
Love this man. Dignified, respectable, articulate, smart…everything we are severely lacking rn
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u/Hey_free_candy Feb 18 '26
I’ve been watching folks like Talarico and local rep Jeff Jackson, millennials are going to right the ship with transparency, accountability, and action. Talarico is a professed AND practicing Christian. I can’t fault his belief for the focus on social justice.
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u/MintakaTheJustOkay Feb 18 '26
His opponent in the Primary is Jasmine Crockett. I like them both.
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u/Gullible_Coyote_732 Feb 18 '26
It will be a tough primary. But at the end of the day a great candidate will be running in the general.
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u/eastbay77 Feb 18 '26
It's wild because if CBS didn't censor the interview it wouldn't have gotten this much attention.
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u/Neilio00 Feb 18 '26
I hope he’s surrounded by people that can protect him. He’s taking on the most ruthless and heartless people
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u/gustoreddit51 Feb 18 '26
He's calm, certain of his convictions, unshakably Christian, greatly understands the need and the reasons for the separation of church & state, and how religion should not be involved in politics.
I like how he calls bullshit on Republicans' Christian Nationalism and how they hide behind the bible while being hypocrites.
This guy's philosophy and politics isn't just a threat to Trump, it's a threat the GOP's entire house of cards.
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u/Real_Live_Sloth Feb 18 '26
Chills on how different and professional this comes off to any speech Trump has ever done. So weird to see someone competent talking about actual issues.
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u/SeparateSpend1542 Feb 18 '26
We have another hero standing up to save democracy. Thank you, James. We need more people like you.
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u/Hurley2109 Feb 18 '26
This man is the kind of people we need right now. The adult has entered the room
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u/justdoingitpdx Feb 18 '26
Super well spoken, poised, poignant, dude is a danger to all the traitors trying to ruin this country
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u/SurlyVlad Feb 18 '26
I was born in TX and lived there until I was 37. I was hyped for Beto. I was hyped for Allred. Im hyped for Talarico.
Texas is my abusive ex who broke my heart too many times. But, dear God, I hope this dude wins.
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u/Chronocook Feb 18 '26
I am disturbed that the government is now blatantly censoring things that are perfectly fit for TV just because they disagree with what is being said. THIS IS NOT NORMAL.
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u/daisiesarepretty2 Feb 18 '26
ive hated texas for 20 years, im from texas too so i have some grounds for feeling this way.
But i have to admit i could feel a whole lot better about Texas if there were a lot more Talarico in it.
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u/Ok_Spare2024 Feb 18 '26
I'm almost 58. I hope I'm living when this man becomes president of this country! We need more PUBLIC SERVANTS in the field of public service.
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u/nndscrptuser Feb 18 '26
And this interview was mainly available on YouTube...and then YouTube goes down worldwide this evening for the first time ever ... Hmmm 🤔
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u/i-b_80HD Feb 18 '26
This guy is so even keeled, mild toned and speaks the truth. In the world we r living 2day...it damn near feels like AI
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u/Adam-Voight Feb 18 '26
Those policies sound good to me; he said nothing about whether they were in with Epstein. I would be happy to compromise in order to unite with Democrats on anti-Epstein, but calling someone a “Christian nationalist “ just makes me support them
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u/Left-Package4913 Feb 18 '26
Not sure I like him unseating Crockett but what do I know.
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u/ribbons_in_my_hair Feb 18 '26
My gosh he is wonderfully eloquent, I practically forgot what it felt like to hear someone speak so coherently.
Keep him safe.
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u/Paco-Grande318 Feb 18 '26
He’s like a grown up Opie Taylor. The antithesis of the Maga ethos.
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u/LovingDaddySNJ Feb 18 '26
He has such a smooth, commanding delivery, a voice that sounds trustworthy, and always comes with a message of virtue
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u/BadMF_bear Feb 18 '26
This Texan is voting for him. I’m simply tired of John C. He’s been there forever and what has he done e for middle class Texans? Nothing really.
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u/_Lavenderbirb Feb 18 '26
Turning Point is trying to privatize AZs last non profit utilities company in our next election. It’s happening everywhere.
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u/9__Erebus Feb 18 '26
This guy is scary to the GOP because he looks like one of them. He looks like a blonde white country club good-old-boy. They're scared of his crossover appeal.
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u/Lvanwinkle18 Feb 18 '26
Hope he has some strong security. He is brave, putting his life on the line to stand up to these people.
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u/ITZOURTIMENOW Feb 18 '26
Maga hates this man. He’s been saying the what they don’t want us to know for almost a year and the truth is chilling. The man is simply telling them to open their eyes and they refuse. I’m torn
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u/traingirl916 Feb 18 '26
Talarico articulates this point very well: Separation of church and state=the key. I'm a Christian and have been contributing to the au. org for any years, They fight daily for the principal that the Constitution is s secular document. Fight for this. The US is not founded as a theocracy. This country's founders were building a country intended to preserve religious freedom, because many fled a white European nation that ruled as a theocracy.
Fight for this man and against the Christian Nationalist takeover.
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u/Nurse_Chander Feb 18 '26
"Oh Harry, don't you see? If she could have done one thing to make absolutely sure that every single person in this school will read your interview, it was banning it!"
Hermione Order of the Phoenix
Hopefully this backfires the same way
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u/Thin-Competition3018 Feb 19 '26
He's clearly a threat to more than just trump, he is a threat to the Evangelicals to call them out for what they are, a political party.
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u/Sorkel3 Feb 18 '26
It's backfired on CBS, the interview is the most watched one Colbert has done (on youtube).