Senate in Texas, revealed that President Donald Trump’s derisive nickname for him has become a best-selling piece of campaign merchandise. Trump, who frequently assigns nicknames to political rivals, has taken to calling the 37-year-old candidate “Talafreako” in interviews and in Truth Social posts. He’s got something wrong with him,” the Republican president told Fox News’ Laura Ingraham Thursday.
He described Talarico as a “religious fanatic” who “throws up after every time he eats.” Talarico responded to the president’s latest comments during an interview with Jimmy Kimmel posted to YouTube. The interview will not air on ABC due to the network’s legal troubles with Trump’s FCC, the host said. The shirts, which are available in white and black, are currently listed on the Senate hopeful’s website for $36 each.
I mean these nicknames, they don’t lower the price of groceries, they don’t lower the price of gas, they don’t lower the cost of health care.” A state lawmaker and Presbyterian seminarian, Talarico won the Democratic nomination in March. He is set to face off against Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, the Republican nominee, in November. The matchup has quickly turned combative, with both campaigns trading sharp attacks.
Paxton’s allies have sought to paint Talarico as too liberal for Texas, highlighting his support for abortion rights, falsely claiming he is a vegan and questioning the sincerity of his faith. He also said, ‘I’m a Christian, but I hate Christianity.’ How many Christians do you know have said that?” Paxton told supporters last month. Talarico, in turn, has focused heavily on Paxton’s legal troubles and ethics issues, casting the 63-year-old attorney general as an emblem of corruption.
Paxton was acquitted in 2023 on impeachment charges brought by Texas lawmakers related to abuse of office and bribery allegations. Trump has endorsed Paxton, though his praise for the Republican has repeatedly been couched in insults. He may not talk exactly perfectly, and he may not be the best-looking guy I've ever seen, but you know what he is?
He's the greatest Attorney General in America, and he deserves to be your next senator,” the president said during the Republican midterm convention this week. The race, which has attracted tens of millions in donations and has been closely watched by political insiders, appears tight in recent polls. Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies
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