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Project PAC’s $10M AI “Daisy” ad targets Paxton’s opponent

8/16/2026

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On Aug. 7, the Project PAC released a $10 million AI ad mimicking the 1964 “Daisy” ad and urging a vote for Ken Paxton.
The ad claims Rep. James Talarico hides a trans agenda.
Rep. Talarico said the bill targets discrimination, not science, and opposes gender-reassignment surgeries.
Spokesman JT Ennis called the AI ad lying and blamed Paxton and backers for scare tactics.
Texas Children’s Hospital will open a detransition clinic, pay $10 million and fire five physicians.

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Story summary

On Aug. 7, the Project PAC released a $10 million AI ad mimicking the 1964 “Daisy” ad and urging a vote for Ken Paxton.
The ad claims Rep. James Talarico hides a trans agenda.
Rep. Talarico said the bill targets discrimination, not science, and opposes gender-reassignment surgeries.
Spokesman JT Ennis called the AI ad lying and blamed Paxton and backers for scare tactics.
Texas Children’s Hospital will open a detransition clinic, pay $10 million and fire five physicians.