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JD Vance calls out Talarico on 6-year-olds and hormones: ‘His real religion is about the radical left’

Vance argued that Talarico’s religious rhetoric masked left-wing politics and criticized positions he attributed to him.

JD Vance calls out Talarico on 6-year-olds and hormones: ‘His real religion is about the radical left’
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This article1 analysis · Oct 6, 2026
Oct 6, 2026
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At a Texas event, Vice President J.D. Vance attacked Senate candidate James Talarico’s religious beliefs and positions, arguing they reflect left-wing politics. BlazeTV hosts Pat Gray and Keith Malinak endorsed the criticism, with Malinak asking why Ken Paxton had not made similar remarks.

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J.D. Vance
Vice President of the United States

Vice President who criticized Talarico at a Texas event

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Texas Senate candidate criticized by Vance

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Ken Paxton
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Texas Senate candidate mentioned as someone who could make similar remarks

ALSO MENTIONED  Keith Malinak, BlazeTV executive producer who questioned why Paxton was not making similar remarks; Pat Gray, BlazeTV host who agreed with Vance’s criticism

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Ted Cruz and JD Vance Trade Remarks on 2028 Presidential Race

Vance suggested Cruz was already running for president in 2028, and Cruz called Vance insecure. The exchange concerned the Republican presidential race; both also said they were focused on helping Republicans in the midterms. Left-leaning outlets focus on Cruz’s accusation that Vance was insecure. Center outlets frame the exchange as early jockeying for the 2028 Republican race. Right-leaning outlets emphasize the rivalry and Cruz’s jab, while also reporting that both men said they were focused on helping Republicans in the midterms.

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