MAGA influencers and other prominent rightwing figures are refusing to let go of a conspiracy theory that Democratic candidate James Talarico received treatment at a mental health facility during his nine-day absence from the campaign trail — despite the facility’s denial and his explanation that he had a “nasty case of the flu.”
The speculation began after Talarico, who is running for U.S. Senate in Texas, stepped away from public events late last month. He had appeared virtually at a September 30 forum where he told supporters he was feeling unwell. He resumed in-person campaigning Friday.
