Brief
Trump calls Texas Senate candidate James Talarico “missing in action” after flu diagnosis
Trump’s social‑media attack on Talarico comes as the Democrat battles Republican Ken Paxton in a tight Texas Senate race.
By Felo News Desk · Published
President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social on Wednesday night that Democratic Senate nominee James Talarico was “MISSING IN ACTION,” referring to the Texas candidate’s recent flu diagnosis that kept him off the campaign trail.
Trump’s message asked, “Where is he? What is wrong with him? Bad rumors are coming out,” and suggested the illness was linked to Talarico’s diet, claiming the Democrat “eats too much meat” and is “throwing up all over the place.” The post also urged Talarico to debate Republican nominee Ken Paxton, a request the Democrat echoed on X, writing, “President Trump just said Ken Paxton should debate. I agree. Ball’s in your court.”
Earlier in the week, Trump held a rally for Paxton in which he called Talarico a “‘dumocrat’ communist” and mocked rumors that the candidate was vegan, a claim Talarico denied on a May podcast. Talarico told the U.S. Hispanic Business Council that he had been diagnosed with the flu after urgent‑care treatment and was isolating to avoid infecting others.
Key facts
- President Trump labeled James Talarico "missing in action" on Truth Social (independent.co.uk)
- Talarico announced he was diagnosed with the flu and was off the campaign trail (independent.co.uk)
- Trump suggested Talarico’s illness was caused by eating too much meat (independent.co.uk)
- Talarico responded on X, agreeing to a debate with Ken Paxton (independent.co.uk)
- Trump previously called Talarico a "'dumocrat' communist" at a rally for Paxton (independent.co.uk)
Sources
- [1] independent.co.uk — originally reported as “Trump tears into ‘Missing In Action’ James Talarico after Texas candidate catches flu”
