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Debunked Claim Says Talarico Was Treated in Ohio

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  • James Talarico (D-TX) was falsely claimed to be in the Lindner Center of Hope mental-health facility in Ohio.
  • The Lindner Center confirmed Talarico never received treatment there.
  • Talarico said he never visited Ohio, citing flu and type 1 diabetes, and missed nine campaign days.
  • Promoters Caroline Wren and Nick Sortor later deleted or downplayed the claim after it was debunked.