Trump Hilariously Mocks ‘Defective’ Dem Wacko Talarico
Donald Trump has publicly criticized Texas Senate candidate James Talarico, labeling him as a 'defective' Democrat. Trump endorsed Ken Paxton for the Republican primary, expressing confidence in Paxton's ability to win against Talarico. Talarico's controversial views on gender and religion have drawn significant attention and criticism.
- ▪Trump endorsed Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in the Republican primary for Senate.
- ▪He described James Talarico as a 'defective' candidate with radical views on gender and religion.
- ▪Talarico has faced backlash for his comments regarding transgender issues and his interpretation of religious texts.
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Trump Hilariously Mocks ‘Defective’ Dem Wacko Talarico Catherine Salgado | 2:50 PM on May 20, 2026 AP Photo/Eric Gay President Donald Trump roasted the deranged Democrat candidate for Senate in Texas, and it’s as entertaining as James Talarico’s bizarre balderdash.Trump endorsed Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in the Republican primary for Senate, and he is confident Paxton will defeat RINO incumbent John Cornyn in the fast-approaching primary. Trump is also quite certain that Paxton will defeat his Democrat opponent, Talarico, a radical whose views on abortion, transgenderism, and religion have made him a laughingstock not only in Texas but around the country.
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