Texas Senate Candidate James Talarico Praises Former Undocumented Students as ‘Most Patriotic

James Talarico, a Texas Senate candidate and former teacher, expressed a strong opinion on Thursday, proclaiming that some of the most patriotic individuals he has encountered were undocumented immigrants.

During a conversation on “The Bulwark Podcast,” Talarico shared his experiences from his time teaching in San Antonio’s west side. “Before entering politics, I spent my days as a public school teacher, working with many undocumented students who often stood out for their patriotism,” he recalled.

The Democratic state representative emphasized a valuable lesson these students taught him: “They grasped a fundamental truth about this nation that many of us native-born citizens often overlook—that America is meant to be a land of opportunity, a place where dreams can be realized.”

Talarico went on to highlight the faith these students had in the United States, noting, “Even when America seemed to turn its back on them, they continued to believe in its promise.”

The 36-year-old, considered a rising star within the Democratic Party, did not shy away from criticizing former President Trump’s immigration policies, describing them as “immoral” and “unconscionable.”

“It’s deeply troubling to witness some of the most powerful figures in our nation instill fear in my former students and their families—people who contribute significantly to our economy and society,” Talarico stated. “Such actions are immoral, unconscionable, and must be brought to an end.”

Talarico’s remarks stunned conservatives on social media. 

“This is apparently the message he’s going with to Texas parents,” conservative influencer Western Lensman posted on X. 

Rep. Brandon Gill (R-Texas) argued Talarico “cares more about the illegal aliens fresh over our border than the Texans whose families have been here for generations.” 

“By saying all these things out loud, Talarico is gonna raise even more money than Beto,” conservative talk show host Steve Deace wrote on X, referring to the failed 2018 Texas Democratic Senate candidate, Beto O’Rourke. 

“He’s also gonna lose worse, too,” Deace added. 

“This woke creep has zero chance of ever representing the Lone Star State,” Republican National Committee spokesman Zach Kraft told The Post. “It is stunning to watch James Talarico kamikaze his campaign by openly mocking Texans who love a good steak, worship God, and are patriotic red-blooded Americans.”