Talarico disappearance has Dem volunteers worrying and Trump asking, 'What is going on?'

Democratic Texas Senate candidate James Talarico has been absent from the physical campaign trail for 12 days, citing a severe case of the flu. While he has appeared virtually to explain his absence, his Republican opponent, Attorney General Ken Paxton, and former President Donald Trump have publicly questioned the validity of his illness, calling for "proof of life" and challenging him to immediate debates. Talarico’s campaign maintains he is recovering and will return to in-person events soon, noting that his Type 1 diabetes complicates his recovery. The race is currently considered a toss-up by major pollsters as the midterm election approaches.

Democratic Texas Senate candidate James Talarico has been absent from the physical campaign trail for 12 days, citing a severe case of the flu. While he has appeared virtually to explain his absence, his Republican opponent, Attorney General Ken Paxton, and former President Donald Trump have publicly questioned the validity of his illness, calling for "proof of life" and challenging him to immediate debates. Talarico’s campaign maintains he is recovering and will return to in-person events soon, noting that his Type 1 diabetes complicates his recovery. The race is currently considered a toss-up by major pollsters as the midterm election approaches.