Grilled on the Hill
Talarico Tells a Catholic Voter the Bible Is "Silent" on Abortion
The receipts
Talarico: "not controversial theologically"
What the record says- CATECHISM 239
- "God transcends the human distinction between the sexes. He is neither man nor woman: he is God."
- "CHARLIE KIRK SAID THAT"
- We couldn't find it. Not checked.
Source: Catechism of the Catholic Church, para. 239 (vatican.va)
Finding, as publishedPARTLY TRUEMixed
Said at 5:09 in the source footage by James Talarico (D).
Talarico: concealed carry license yes, student ID no
What the record says- TEXAS VOTER ID LIST
- Texas Handgun License: accepted. Student ID: not on the list.
Source: VoteTexas.gov (Texas Secretary of State)
Finding, as publishedTRUESupported
Said at 8:11 in the source footage by James Talarico (D).
Four claims in twenty seconds
What the record says- "$27 MILLION"
- Net worth between $1M and $27M. A range, not a gain.
- "15 HOMES"
- At least 15 properties via trusts, incl. land. His filing lists 7 homes.
- "BRIBES"
- Acquitted on all 16 impeachment articles, Sept. 16, 2023.
- "HALF A MILLION"
- About $450,000 from data-center-linked donors.
Source: Texas Tribune and ProPublica, Sept. 4, 2026; NYT via reposts, July 2026; Texas Tribune, Aug. 24, 2026; NBC, Sept. 16, 2023
Finding, as publishedMISLEADINGMixed
Said at 0:02 in the source footage by James Talarico (D).
The Grill Score
James Talarico (D)
- Answered
- 6
- Accurate
- 4
- Fair
- 6
5.3 average of the three
Straight yes on faith, half an answer on the bill, a closing that outran the record