WATCH: Talarico embraces ‘freaky’ identity as crowds chant name meant as insult: ‘So weird’

Texas Senate candidate James Talarico is embracing the nickname 'Talafreako' coined by Republican rival Ken Paxton, selling T-shirts with the slogan. The move follows controversy over Talarico's past remarks on gender, abortion, and religion, with some strategists warning it may alienate moderate voters. Talarico also criticized Paxton as 'the most corrupt politician in America' and pledged to introduce anti-corruption measures if elected.