Fact Check: Did James Talarico say that God is transgender?

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Claimant: Donald Trump (R)

Claim: James Talarico “says that God is transgender.”

Rating: FALSE

Explanation: Talarico said in 2021 that God is “non-binary” and “both masculine and feminine and everything in between.” He did not say God is transgender. Talarico later described his wording as deliberately provocative and said human categories cannot define God.

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Date: 09/20/2026

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Last Updated on September 20, 2026 by Media Bias Fact Check

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