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Lindner Center Denies Talarico Ever Received Treatment

By Drooid · Oct 13, 2026, 6:24 PM UTC · How we work

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Talarico Denies Treatment

U.S. Senate candidate James Talarico (D-TX) denied receiving treatment at Ohio’s Lindner Center of Hope.
Lindner Center of Hope said James Talarico never received treatment there.
Elon Musk tweeted that the Talarico campaign is hiding something big voters should know.
Attorney General Ken Paxton and U.S. President Donald Trump publicly doubted Talarico’s flu explanation.
A UMass Lowell poll showed Talarico and Paxton tied at 45 % with 7 % undecided.

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Amacher Admits Impersonation

Rhein Amacher, former Trump campaign staffer, admitted posing as a cousin named “Tim” and using fake patient code “2244”.
Daily Mail and The Blaze refused to publish the story, saying legal clearance was required.
Tom Slocum Jr., former Texas Railroad Commission candidate, hosted an X Space where Amacher defended influencer tactics.
The alleged hospital recording runs nearly seven minutes, though only a 47-second excerpt was initially shared.

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Historical Context

In the 2004 U.S. presidential race, the Swift Boat Veterans for Truth campaign alleged misconduct by Democratic nominee John Kerry, sparking a nationwide controversy. The group purchased roughly 60 television spots, costing $2.5 million, while Fox News aired nightly segments amplifying the claims. Similarly, today’s Texas Senate race sees James Talarico and former Trump aide Rhein Amacher accused of fabricating medical records, with media outlets demanding legal clearance before publishing. These repeated tactics illustrate how disputed health narratives can sway voter perception, prompting calls for stricter verification standards and potential regulatory reforms.

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Talarico Denies Treatment

U.S. Senate candidate James Talarico (D-TX) denied receiving treatment at Ohio’s Lindner Center of Hope.
Lindner Center of Hope said James Talarico never received treatment there.
Elon Musk tweeted that the Talarico campaign is hiding something big voters should know.
Attorney General Ken Paxton and U.S. President Donald Trump publicly doubted Talarico’s flu explanation.
A UMass Lowell poll showed Talarico and Paxton tied at 45 % with 7 % undecided.

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