From The Texas Tribune · Kayla Guo, Alejandro Serrano · · 1m 10s
Talarico returns after flu absence
James Talarico makes first public appearance since flu illness after Texas Senate campaign break.
In brief
James Talarico makes first public appearance since flu illness after Texas Senate campaign break. James Talarico returned to the campaign trail after a nine-day flu absence, with his campaign confirming he is recovering and planning to resume activities this weekend. Originally reported by The Texas Tribune.
Talarico returns after flu absence
James Talarico made his first public appearance since a nine-day flu illness after a campaign break.
Flu diagnosis and recovery
Talarico revealed he had been diagnosed with the flu before stepping off the campaign trail near the start of last week.
Campaign activity
Talarico last appeared in person at a Sept. 28 fundraiser in New York with Robert De Niro before his flu diagnosis.
Talarico's health condition
Talarico has Type I diabetes, a condition he received during his 2018 Texas House campaign.
Health risks and response
People with diabetes have higher risk for serious flu complications, prompting Talarico to seek urgent care in Dallas.
Trump's criticism
Trump accused Talarico of being a vegan who gets sick after eating meat, claiming he is "missing in action."
Campaign response
Talarico's campaign confirmed he is recovering and plans to return to the campaign trail this weekend.
At a glance
James Talarico returned to the campaign trail after a nine-day flu absence, with his campaign confirming he is recovering and planning to resume activities this weekend.
