Texas Democrat Senate Candidate: “I Love Trans Children”

A Texas Democrat lawmaker vying for a U.S. Senate seat declared his love for “trans children” when asked to name something he cherished outside his personal circle—a stunning admission that exposes the radical gender ideology driving his political agenda.

State Representative James Talarico made the revealing statement during an August 2023 podcast appearance, recently brought to light as he campaigns for Senate in a state that gave President Donald Trump a commanding 14-point victory in 2024.

“I love, I’m just saying this because it’s all on my mind, the trans children who showed up yesterday at the state capitol to advocate for their humanity,” Talarico gushed on “A Superbloom” podcast. “They shouldn’t have to, but it was an inspiration to watch.”

The comment perfectly encapsulates the Democrat’s extreme record on gender issues—a record he’s desperately trying to hide from Texas voters.

A Record of Radical Gender Politics

Talarico’s actions in the Texas legislature tell the full story of his dangerous priorities.

He voted against landmark 2023 legislation protecting minors from irreversible transgender surgeries and cross-sex hormones. While parents across Texas fought to shield their children from life-altering medical experiments, Talarico stood with the radical left.

The lawmaker even claimed during a committee hearing that “modern science obviously recognizes that there are many more than two biological sexes.” Pointing to rare genetic abnormalities, he insisted, “In fact, there are six.”

This isn’t just scientific illiteracy—it’s a deliberate attack on biological reality itself.

Parents as Abusers: Talarico’s Twisted Vision

Perhaps most disturbing is Talarico’s assault on parental rights.

During an April 2019 hearing, the Democrat argued that parents who refuse to “affirm” their children’s gender confusion should be considered abusive. He opposed legislation that would protect parents from being punished for failing to accept their child’s so-called gender identity.

“There’s only one person who can determine a child’s gender identity, and that’s the child,” Talarico declared, framing parental guidance as a “life and death issue” that could drive children to suicide.

This is the left’s playbook: strip parents of authority, hand it to confused children, and threaten anyone who resists with accusations of abuse.

Faith as a Shield for Extremism

Talarico has built his political brand around Christian faith—making his positions even more troubling.

When Texas Republicans passed legislation in October 2021 protecting female sports from biological males, Talarico attacked them for “bullying trans kids” and claimed Christians were misusing scripture. His response? Declaring “in my faith, God is non-binary.”

This represents a disturbing trend of progressive politicians weaponizing religious language to advance an ideology fundamentally at odds with traditional Christian teaching and basic biology.

The GOP Response

Republican officials aren’t mincing words about Talarico’s record.

“James Talarico is a sick freak obsessed with talking to kids about sex changes,” GOP spokesman Zach Kraft stated. “I am not sure which one of his six genders he ‘identifies’ as, but he needs to keep that to himself and stay away from children.”

The blunt assessment reflects growing frustration with Democrats who push radical gender ideology while claiming moral high ground.

The Senate Race Ahead

Talarico secured the Democrat nomination after defeating Representative Jasmine Crockett in a contentious primary. He now faces an uphill battle in deep-red Texas.

The Republican nominee will emerge from a runoff between incumbent Senator John Cornyn and Attorney General Ken Paxton—both staunch opponents of transgender procedures on minors. Either would provide a stark contrast to Talarico’s extremism.

What’s Really at Stake

This Senate race represents more than party politics—it’s a referendum on whether Texans will accept the left’s assault on children, families, and reality itself.

Talarico’s record demonstrates the Democrat Party’s commitment to an ideology that puts vulnerable children at risk, undermines parental authority, and demands society reject basic biological facts.

His own words—expressing love for “trans children” as his go-to answer about what inspires him—reveal where his priorities truly lie. Not with the economic struggles of working families. Not with border security or public safety. But with advancing a radical social agenda that most Texans soundly reject.

The choice for Texas voters couldn’t be clearer: stand with common sense and parental rights, or embrace the left’s dangerous gender experiments on children.

In a state Trump won by 14 points, that should be an easy decision.