How Ken Paxton and allies fanned a false conspiracy to convince voters James Talarico was mentally unfit

A local news story from Texas, reported by Texas Tribune.

Local News · Texas · October 13, 2026

From Texas Tribune

While James Talarico was recovering from the flu, Paxton supporters said the Democrat was being treated for mental illness in Ohio. The debunked story was shared by White House officials, Elon Musk and social media influencers.

Reported by Texas Tribune, October 13, 2026. Read the full story at Texas Tribune →

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