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EXPOSED: Texas Democrat Senate Candidate's Mentor Preached 'True Jihad' at Anti-Israel Rally

Gary FranchiMarch 23, 2026182 views
EXPOSED: Texas Democrat Senate Candidate's Mentor Preached 'True Jihad' at Anti-Israel Rally
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A bombshell investigation by the Washington Examiner has revealed that James Talarico, the Democratic candidate seeking to represent Texas in the U.S. Senate, received mentorship from a religious figure who preached about "true jihad" at a pro-Palestinian rally.

The shocking discovery comes as Talarico, a Presbyterian seminarian, attempts to position himself as a moderate voice capable of representing the deeply Christian values of Texas voters. But newly uncovered protest footage tells a dramatically different story about the radical influences shaping this Democrat's worldview.

According to the Examiner's review of old rally footage, Talarico's mentor delivered inflammatory remarks about jihad while addressing anti-Israel protesters - rhetoric that should alarm every patriotic Texan concerned about America's security and our alliance with Israel.

Red Flags About Radical Influences

This revelation raises serious questions: What other extremist ideologies has Talarico been exposed to during his religious training? How can Texas voters trust a candidate whose spiritual mentors preach about jihad at anti-American, anti-Israel rallies?

The timing couldn't be worse for Talarico's campaign. As President Trump works to strengthen America's relationship with Israel and combat radical Islamic terrorism worldwide, Texas Democrats are apparently embracing candidates with ties to jihad-preaching mentors.

"Texans deserve to know exactly what kind of 'spiritual guidance' is shaping their potential senator's worldview," said one concerned Republican operative.

This isn't just about guilt by association - it's about judgment. When you choose your mentors, you're choosing your values. And Talarico's choice to associate with someone who preaches about jihad at anti-Israel rallies tells us everything we need to know about his true priorities.

As Texas Republicans continue delivering on President Trump's America First agenda, voters must ask themselves: Can they really trust a Democrat Senate candidate whose religious mentor preaches about jihad? The answer should be crystal clear to every patriotic Texan who values our alliance with Israel and opposes radical Islamic extremism.

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Gary Franchi

Award-winning journalist covering breaking news, politics & culture for Next News Network.

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DefendAmericaVerifiedjust now
Unbelievable. Texas voters deserve to know who they're really voting for and what kind of influences shaped this candidate's worldview.
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TexasPatriot47Verifiedjust now
This is exactly why we need to vet every single candidate thoroughly. The connections they keep tell us everything about their true values and priorities.
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LibertyBelle2024Verifiedjust now
Absolutely right. Birds of a feather flock together, as they say.
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ConservativeVoter88Verifiedjust now
How is this not front page news everywhere? The mainstream media's silence on stories like this is deafening.
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NewsWatcherVerifiedjust now
They only report what fits their narrative. Thank goodness for independent journalism exposing the truth.
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RedStateRealistVerifiedjust now
MSM won't touch this with a ten foot pole. Too busy covering for their preferred candidates.
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HeartlandValuesVerifiedjust now
I've been saying for years that we need to pay attention to who these politicians surround themselves with. This proves my point perfectly.
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TXMom4FreedomVerifiedjust now
This is terrifying. What kind of message does this send about where the Democratic party is heading?
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VeteranForTruthVerifiedjust now
As someone who served overseas, this hits close to home. We fought against this exact ideology. Now it's being promoted right here in our backyard by political mentors?
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SupportOurTroopsVerifiedjust now
Thank you for your service. It's heartbreaking to see what you fought against being embraced here at home.
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ConstitutionFirstVerifiedjust now
EXPOSED is right! Keep digging into these connections - voters have a right to know.
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ProudTexan1776Verifiedjust now
Does anyone have more details about when and where this rally took place? I want to share this with my neighbors but need the full context.