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Claimant: Social Media and conservative media
Claim: A recording proves Texas Senate candidate James Talarico was treated at and recently discharged from the Lindner Center of Hope, an Ohio mental health facility.
Rating: BLATANT LIE
Explanation: The Lindner Center of Hope stated that Talarico “has never received treatment” at the facility. Talarico said he has never been to Ohio, and his campaign said he was home in Austin recovering from the flu during his absence from public events.
Date: 10/13/2026
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Last Updated on October 13, 2026 by Media Bias Fact Check