Paxton RIPS Talarico For His Prolonged Absence and Questionable Claims That He Had the Flu (VIDEO)

Texas Democrat Senate nominee James Talarico was absent from the campaign trail for two weeks, initially claiming he had the flu. He was later seen at ACL Fest and, according to reports, may have been at a mental health facility in Ohio, a claim the facility denied. Ken Paxton criticized Talarico’s absence and his explanations, calling him a liar and questioning his capability to serve as a senator.

• James Talarico, a Texas Democrat Senate nominee, was absent for two weeks, stating he had the flu.
• Talarico was seen at ACL Fest in Austin during his supposed recovery period.
• Reports suggested Talarico was at the Lindner Center of HOPE in Ohio for a mental health crisis, which the facility denied.
• Talarico provided conflicting accounts of where he received medical attention.
• GOP candidate Ken Paxton accused Talarico of lying about his positions and questioned his fitness for office.