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Texas Candidate Galindo Accused of Antisemitism, Detention Center Proposal

5/17/2026

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Maureen Galindo’s campaign calls Jews “Zionist” and proposes a detention center for “American Zionists,” prompting accusations of antisemitism.
State Rep. James Talarico said he will not campaign with Galindo, calling her antisemitic rhetoric unacceptable.
Democratic Majority for Israel spent six figures on ads supporting Johnny Garcia and denouncing Galindo’s antisemitic conspiracies.
The San Antonio Jewish Community Relations Council condemned Galindo’s speech, prompting John Lira to withdraw his endorsement.

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Maureen Galindo’s campaign calls Jews “Zionist” and proposes a detention center for “American Zionists,” prompting accusations of antisemitism.
State Rep. James Talarico said he will not campaign with Galindo, calling her antisemitic rhetoric unacceptable.
Democratic Majority for Israel spent six figures on ads supporting Johnny Garcia and denouncing Galindo’s antisemitic conspiracies.
The San Antonio Jewish Community Relations Council condemned Galindo’s speech, prompting John Lira to withdraw his endorsement.