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Texas Senate race conspiracy theory
Texas Senate candidate James Talarico's mental health conspiracy theory spreads despite denials.
In brief
Texas Senate candidate James Talarico's mental health conspiracy theory spreads despite denials. James Talarico's mental health conspiracy theory spread online after he returned to campaigning, despite his and Lindner Center of Hope's denials. Originally reported by Straight Arrow.
James Talarico returns to campaign
James Talarico, the Texas Democratic Senate candidate, returned to the campaign trail on Friday after a recent absence sparked online conspiracy theories.
Conspiracy theory spreads on X
Right-wing commentators shared posts claiming Talarico received treatment at Lindner Center of Hope in Mason, Ohio, after his return.
Caroline Wren's private jet claim
Caroline Wren, a Republican fundraiser, shared a post detailing a private jet flight between Texas and Ohio to the Lindner Center, a private mental health facility.
Nick Sortor's voice recording
Nick Sortor claimed a voice recording from a hospital employee stated Talarico received treatment at Lindner Center of Hope but was later discharged.
AI voice recording claim
A user reported two independent open-source AI-voice deepfake detectors determined Sortor's recording was AI-generated.
Lindner Center denies treatment
Lindner Center of Hope posted a statement saying Talarico had never received treatment from the facility.
Talarico denies Ohio trip
Talarico shared the Lindner Center statement, adding he had never even been to Ohio.
Megyn Kelly's clarification request
Megyn Kelly asked the Lindner Center to clarify whether Talarico had been to the facility in the last 9 days or if the person was mistaken.
What it means
James Talarico's mental health conspiracy theory spread online after he returned to campaigning, despite his and Lindner Center of Hope's denials.
