Politics · October 8, 2026
Trump blasts Talarico in Texas and reverses comments on Iran bombing LA, San Diego
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At a campaign rally in San Antonio, Texas, former President Donald Trump and Republican Senate candidate Ken Paxton questioned the recent absence of Democratic candidate James Talarico from the campaign trail. Trump and Paxton mocked Talarico, leading the crowd in chants and suggesting he was 'missing in action.' Talarico’s campaign responded by stating the candidate had been recovering from the flu after an intensive period of campaigning and intended to return to public events over the weekend. The event highlighted the tightening race for the seat currently held by retiring Senator John Cornyn.
At a campaign rally in San Antonio, Texas, former President Donald Trump and Republican Senate candidate Ken Paxton questioned the recent absence of Democratic candidate James Talarico from the campaign trail. Trump and Paxton mocked Talarico, leading the crowd in chants and suggesting he was 'missing in action.' Talarico’s campaign responded by stating the candidate had been recovering from the flu after an intensive period of campaigning and intended to return to public events over the weekend. The event highlighted the tightening race for the seat currently held by retiring Senator John Cornyn.