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Trump Hilariously Mocks 'Defective' Dem Wacko Talarico – PJ Media

The article attacks Talarico’s views and reports Trump’s prediction that he would lose to Paxton.

Trump Hilariously Mocks 'Defective' Dem Wacko Talarico – PJ Media
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This article1 analysis · Oct 6, 2026
May 20, 2026
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Donald Trump endorsed Ken Paxton in Texas’s Republican Senate primary and predicted he would defeat John Cornyn and Democrat James Talarico. The opinion article praises Trump’s criticism of Talarico and attacks Talarico’s views on abortion, transgender issues, religion and immigration.

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This story reports what happened without casting Talarico in a good or bad light, so readers don’t rate it and it doesn’t count toward Talarico’s record.

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Democratic Texas Senate candidate criticized by Trump and the author

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Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President who endorsed Paxton and criticized Talarico

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Democratic candidate in a Texas House primary

Ken Paxton
R · TX

Texas attorney general and Republican Senate candidate endorsed by Trump

John Cornyn
R · TX · SEN

Republican incumbent senator seeking reelection in Texas

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Trump Endorses Ken Paxton in Texas Senate Primary

Outlets agree President Donald Trump endorsed Ken Paxton in the Texas Republican Senate runoff, where James Talarico is the Democratic candidate. Left-leaning outlets emphasize prediction-market gains for Talarico after the endorsement, while noting the statewide race remains difficult. Center outlets report Democrats see an opening, citing polling and fundraising but acknowledging uncertainty and party disputes. Right-leaning outlets foreground Trump’s attacks on Talarico’s electability and views, with an opinion article also praising the criticism.

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