James Talarico Once Asked Who He Loved Besides Friends And Family. His Answer: Trans Kids

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James Talarico Once Asked Who He Loved Besides Friends And Family. His Answer: Trans Kids

1 sourceUpdated Jul 2, 2026

Democratic Texas state Rep. James Talarico said that he loved transgender children when asked to name something he loved other than family and friends during a May 11, 2023, episode of “A Superbloom Podcast.” Talarico…

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