JD Vance makes insinuation about Democratic Texas candidate

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 15 Oct, 12:32 · Archive

Vice President JD Vance made an insinuation about James Talarico, a Democratic candidate for Texas Senate, at a campaign rally in Tyler, Texas on Tuesday. Responding to a well-wisher in the crowd, Vance said: 'I love you too, sir – In a totally platonic way, to be clear. I'm the Vice President, not James Talarico.'

Talarico is not gay and has been in a relationship with Brianna Menard for the last four years. She previously worked for him as his chief of staff.

Vance also made other comments about Talarico, referencing a 2023 interview. Vance said Talarico was asked what he loves in life besides his family and friends, and responded by mentioning trans children.

JD Vance makes insinuation about Democratic Texas candidate — Image: The i Paper

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JD Vance’s anti-gay slur reveals which Democrat he most fearsJames Ball: The Vice President is panicking that the Republicans will lose TexasThe i Paper · 15 Oct, 12:14
JD Vance hints Texas Democrat James Talarico is gay in sly jibe: 'I'm the Vice President, not James Talarico'Vice President JD Vance implied Democratic Texas Senate hopeful James Talarico is gay as he cracked a joke Tuesday at a campaign outing in the Lone Star State.Daily Mail · 13 Oct, 22:38

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