Trump, at Texas rally for Paxton, attacks Talarico; campaign says he has flu
President Trump joined a Texas rally for Ken Paxton's Senate campaign and criticized Democratic opponent James Talarico, whose campaign says he has been out sick with the flu.
President Trump appeared at a Texas rally for Republican Ken Paxton's Senate campaign and criticized Democratic candidate James Talarico, CBS News reports.
Fox News reports that Paxton led a "Where is Talarico?" chant at the rally in San Antonio. Talarico's campaign responded that he has been sick with the flu. Fox describes his absence as 11 days long.
Trump also wrote about the issue on Truth Social on Wednesday, according to The Hill. He accused Talarico of avoiding a debate with Paxton, the state attorney general. He called Talarico "MISSING IN ACTION!" and used a mocking nickname, "TalaFREAKo." He also asked, "Where is he?"
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- Fox NewsKen Paxton calls out James Talarico's 11-day absence at Trump rally, prompting response from campaignWed, Oct 7, 9:35 PM EDT
- The HillTrump: Where is Talarico?Thu, Oct 8, 8:23 AM EDT
- CBS NewsTrump blasts Talarico in Texas and reverses comments on Iran bombing LA, San DiegoThu, Oct 8, 9:00 AM EDT
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- Thu, Oct 8, 8:45 AM EDT, 2 outlets: Trump and Paxton question Talarico's absence; campaign says he has the flu