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Republicans falsely claim Talarico was in mental hospital
Republicans are circulating a false claim that Texas Democratic politician James Talarico was once in a mental hospital. The claim has been widely debunked, with fact-checkers and news outlets noting there is no evidence supporting it. Critics say the rumor is part of a broader pattern of misleading attacks as Talarico gains prominence, and it has raised concerns about the use of mental health as a political smear.
Why now: The false claim has drawn attention amid heightened political attacks on Talarico as his profile rises.
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