Democratic rising star extends ‘love’ after Hegseth pastor prays for his death
The Guardian • • nation
Key Points:
- Texas Democratic state representative James Talarico has publicly forgiven Brooks Potteiger, a pastor and defense secretary’s spiritual adviser, for praying for his death during a Christian nationalist podcast discussion.
- Potteiger and podcast host Joshua Haymes used imprecatory psalms to express a desire for Talarico’s heart to be changed, with Potteiger saying, “We want him crucified with Christ,” which he later clarified as a call for Talarico’s spiritual conversion, not physical death.
- Talarico responded on social media emphasizing love over hate, stating, “Jesus loves. Christian Nationalism kills,” and expressing love for Potteiger despite the hostile prayers.
- Talarico recently won the Texas Democratic primary for the US Senate seat, running on a platform focused on faith-based populism and bipartisan appeal.
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