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Trump brands James Talarico 'insult to Jesus' for pro-trans stance

Trump attacked Talarico over his support for trans people and cited his earlier remarks about God and gender.

Trump brands James Talarico 'insult to Jesus' for pro-trans stance
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This article1 analysis · Oct 8, 2026
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Donald Trump criticized Texas Senate candidate James Talarico’s support for transgender people and said he would prioritize backing a candidate who supports the Save America Act. Trump did not say whether he would endorse Ken Paxton or John Cornyn in the Republican primary.

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Texas Democratic Senate candidate criticized by Trump over his support for trans people

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Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President who criticized Talarico during a radio interview

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Ken Paxton
R · TX

Texas attorney general and Republican Senate candidate whom Trump was asked about endorsing

John Cornyn
R · TX · SEN

Incumbent Texas senator and Republican Senate candidate whom Trump was asked about endorsing

ALSO MENTIONED  Brian Kilmeade, Fox News host whose radio show featured Trump’s remarks

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Trump Criticizes James Talarico’s Views on Gender Identity

Trump criticized Texas Senate candidate James Talarico over his views on gender and religion. Left-leaning outlets emphasize Trump's attack on Talarico's support for transgender people. Right-leaning outlets focus on Talarico's religious rebuttal and, separately, scrutinize whether his campaign's donor sources fit its opposition to wealthy political influence.

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