Detransitioner says she was denied opportunity to deliver Talarico a message at CNN town hall

Detransitioner Soren Aldaco stated she was prevented from attending a CNN town hall to speak with Texas Senate candidate James Talarico, despite her repeated attempts to reach him over four years. Aldaco criticized Talarico for not acknowledging the repercussions of his past statements on gender and for his refusal to engage with her directly on relevant legislation. Talarico, in turn, described some of his past controversial remarks as ‘provocative’ responses to Republican extremism.

• Detransitioner Soren Aldaco alleges she was denied entry to a CNN town hall event featuring Texas Senate candidate James Talarico.
• Aldaco claims she attempted to get in touch with Talarico for four years to discuss legislation related to gender transition issues.
• She criticized Talarico for failing to acknowledge the consequences of his past statements on gender and for not engaging in direct conversation.
• Talarico defended some of his past controversial comments, such as referring to God as ‘nonbinary,’ as ‘provocative’ reactions to Republican extremism.
• During the town hall, Talarico affirmed his belief in the Bible as the absolute source of truth when questioned by a constituent.
• The Texas Supreme Court ruled in June that Aldaco could pursue claims against a therapist and counseling provider.