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Talarico was at home in Texas during campaign trail absence, photos appear to show
CBS News • • nation
Key Points:
- Texas Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico's campaign released security camera footage showing him at his Austin home daily from October 1 to 8, countering claims about his unexplained absence from the campaign trail.
- Talarico was absent from public events for nearly two weeks due to a severe flu, during which he canceled multiple appearances and worked from home to avoid spreading illness.
- Republican opponent Ken Paxton and former President Trump criticized Talarico's absence, fueling speculation and conspiracy theories, including unsubstantiated claims that Talarico sought mental health treatment in Ohio.
- The Lindner Center of Hope in Ohio publicly denied that Talarico received any treatment there, and Talarico himself dismissed the rumors as false information spread online.
- Talarico resumed public appearances on October 9, stating he felt better and was back on the campaign trail after recovering from the flu.
