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Claimant: Ken Paxton’s campaign
Claim: James Talarico said “America is not a Christian nation.”
Rating: MISLEADING
Explanation: Talarico did say, “America is not a Christian nation,” but the ad omitted his explanation. He was arguing for religious freedom and pluralistic democracy, saying Americans are free to be Christian, Muslim, Jewish, Hindu, Sikh, Buddhist, agnostic, atheist or follow another belief. (factcheck.org)
Date: 10/03/2026
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Last Updated on October 3, 2026 by Media Bias Fact Check