James Talarico on war abroad
Updated 9 Oct 2026 · sources up to 8 Oct 2026
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In their own words
OWN WORDS James Talarico said, in an interview transcript published by KERA (as posted on Houston Public Media) (published 2026-03-03): “Talarico: Well, I was 12 years old when 9-11 happened, so I know the importance of keeping this nation safe. As a millennial, I also saw how military disasters like the Iraq War robbed this nation of young lives, of billions of dollars, and of our moral standing in the world. I worry that we’re about to repeat those same mistakes.” Houston Public Media · Crockett, Talarico differ on approach but remain hopeful fo… · 2026-03-03
Speaker: James Talarico, as the source says · Source: Houston Public Media (news outlet).
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OWN WORDS Houston Public Media, as posted on Texas Standard (KUT), quotes James Talarico (published 2026-01-24): “I will use every bit of this country’s financial and diplomatic leverage to end the death and destruction in Gaza, which means banning offensive weapons to the Netanyahu government and ensuring that we have candidates all across this country who are going to speak the truth about this issue,” Texas Standard (KUT) · Crockett, Talarico take on affordability, ICE and Trump dur… · 2026-01-24
Speaker: James Talarico, as the source says · Source: Texas Standard (KUT) (news outlet).
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What others report
REPORTED ABOUT San Antonio Report writes (only the words in inner quotation marks are James Talarico’s) (published 2026-10-07): “Paxton is facing James Talarico, a 37-year-old state lawmaker from Austin, in the general election next month. In August, Talarico released a military and veterans platform where he called for ‘stopping the new forever war in Iran.’” San Antonio Report · Ahead of Trump visit, San Antonio veterans call for end to… · 2026-10-07
Source: San Antonio Report (news outlet) · quotes James Talarico.
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REPORTED ABOUT The Texas Tribune, republished by Houston Public Media, writes (published 2026-09-28): “Talarico first called for a gas tax pause in April, saying the government should stop taxing people at the pump until prices fall below where they were when the war began in February, when the U.S. and Israel launched joint strikes against Iran. He has urged Paxton to join his call numerous times.” Houston Public Media · Paxton, Talarico spar over gas tax suspension amid rising p… · 2026-09-28
Source: Houston Public Media (news outlet).
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REPORTED ABOUT WFAA posted a video (automatic captions; the speaker is not identified): (published 2026-09-28) “Meanwhile, James Talarico was in Dallas yesterday speaking with reporters about the cost of diesel and the war with Iran.” [auto-caption] WFAA · video · 0:44
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REPORTED ABOUT The Texas Tribune, republished by Houston Public Media, writes (published 2026-06-22): “Now Paxton is running for higher office and he'll be at the top of the Texas GOP ballot for the first time, facing Democratic nominee state Rep. James Talarico of Austin, whose viral rails against Republican proposals quickly translated into a deafening buzz that helped establish him as a fundraising phenom. Democrats hope the national political climate, fueled by backlash to President Trump's policies and an unpopular war with Iran, produces a perfect storm to help Talarico become the first Democrat to win a U.S. Senate election in Texas since 1988.” Houston Public Media · From an indictment to an alleged affair, Ken Paxton’s contr… · 2026-06-22
Source: Houston Public Media (news outlet).
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REPORTED ABOUT The Texas Tribune, republished by Houston Public Media, writes (published 2026-09-28): “Attorney General Ken Paxton and Democratic state Rep. James Talarico traded barbs over the gas tax Saturday as high gas and diesel prices become a top midterm issue. At a campaign event at a gas station in Carrollton, Talarico called on his Republican opponent to condemn the ongoing Iran war and join his call to suspend the federal gas and diesel taxes. Hours later, Paxton came out against the gas tax, saying it should be permanently ended.” Houston Public Media · Paxton, Talarico spar over gas tax suspension amid rising p… · 2026-09-28
Source: Houston Public Media (news outlet).