A viral rumor claimed James Talarico was in a psychiatric hospital. The evidence doesn’t hold up.
James Talarico, a Texas Senate candidate, was absent for nine days, which drew criticism from Republicans. A rumor circulated on social media claiming he had been treated at a psychiatric hospital in Ohio, supported by a recording. However, the evidence for this claim does not hold up. Despite the absence and the viral rumor, Talarico's prospects in the race remain strong.
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National story. 9 articles from 9 sources. Sources that ran the same article count once, which leaves 7 viewpoints. Updated 11h ago.
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1 viewpoint‘We don’t want this right now’: James Talarico off the trail with the flu for 12 days
FACT FOCUS: Posts falsely claim Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico was at a mental facility
Center
4 viewpointsA viral rumor claimed James Talarico was in a psychiatric hospital. The evidence doesn’t hold up.
What We Know About A Claim That A Recording Proves Texas Senate Candidate James Talarico Was Treated At Ohio Mental Health Facility
FACT FOCUS: Posts falsely claim Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico was at a mental facility
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2 viewpointsJames Talarico’s Political Reversals Stir Trouble in Texas Senate Race
FACT FOCUS: Posts falsely claim Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico was at a mental facility
The story so far
2 developments- Oct 11James Talarico’s Chances in Texas Senate Race After Absence
- Oct 12What We Know About A Claim That A Recording Proves Texas Senate Candidate James Talarico Was Treated At Ohio Mental Health Facility
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