Texas Dem Talarico hits Biden on border in ad, past remarks show budget cut stance

Texas Democratic candidate James Talarico released an attack ad criticizing Biden's border policies, aiming to appeal to moderate voters in his bid to flip Texas. However, a 2019 interview reveals he previously advocated slashing Texas' entire $800 million border security budget, creating a potential credibility issue. The ad signals a shift in Democratic messaging on immigration ahead of the 2026 midterms.