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James Talarico returns after 12-day absence
James Talarico ends 12-day campaign absence after Trump's criticism.
In brief
James Talarico ends 12-day campaign absence after Trump's criticism. James Talarico reappeared on the campaign trail after a 12-day absence, countering claims of being ill while facing criticism from Trump. Originally reported by Fox News.
James Talarico reappears
Texas Democratic Senate nominee James Talarico returned to the campaign trail after a 12-day absence.
“Hate to disappoint the conspiracy theorists, but James is still alive and meeting with voters at ACL today”
Campaign claims flu
Talarico's campaign said he attended a Zoom meeting with the U.S. Hispanic Business Council on Sept. 30.
“Talarico's campaign attributed the absence to a severe case of the flu”
Trump criticizes absence
President Trump accused Talarico of being 'missing in action' after 12 days without public appearances.
“TalaFREAKo has been missing for 12 days! Now, after looking for him throughout all of Texas, and beyond, probably even weirder places than anyone would think possible, he put out a statement that he has the 'flu'”
Paxton questions whereabouts
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton asked where Talarico was during a San Antonio campaign rally.
“Where is James Talarico?”
Campaign plans return
Talarico's campaign expects to resume full in-person campaigning before an Oct. 14 CNN town hall.
“Talarico's campaign confirmed he expects to return to a full in-person schedule through the weekend ahead of an Oct. 14 CNN town hall”
The short version
James Talarico reappeared on the campaign trail after a 12-day absence, countering claims of being ill while facing criticism from Trump.
