Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico is facing scrutiny after participating in a fundraiser with Dr. Dustin Reid, a surgeon who has operated on transgender minors. Talarico, who opposes sex-change surgeries for children, is running for a Texas Senate seat against Republican Ken Paxton. During a podcast on June 8, Talarico stated, 'I oppose gender reassignment surgeries for minors.' However, he later attended a fundraiser that featured Reid, who confirmed he previously performed surgeries on minors in rare cases before Texas banned the practice. Reid stated that he no longer performs these surgeries in accordance with Texas law. Talarico voted against a bill banning such surgeries in Texas in 2023 and has expressed strong opposition to the ban, calling it 'infuriating.' His campaign has been criticized by opponents who claim he is not truthful about his stance on the issue. Talarico's spokesperson reiterated his opposition to gender reassignment surgery for minors, while Paxton's campaign accused him of extreme ideology.
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James Talarico Fundraises with Surgeon Who Previously Operated on Minors Amid Controversy
James Talarico, a Democratic Senate candidate in Texas, is under scrutiny for fundraising with a surgeon who previously operated on transgender minors. Talarico has publicly stated his opposition to sex-change surgeries for children but has faced criticism from opponents regarding his past actions and statements on the issue.
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James Talarico Fundraises with Surgeon Who Previously Operated on Minors Amid Controversy