Overview

• Joe Rogan urged Talarico on July 18 to run for president, praising him as “a good person” during their nearly three-hour podcast conversation.
• His appearance prompted coverage by Fox News, Washington Examiner, Time and CNN and drew enthusiastic responses from Democratic social media influencers.
• Since his 2018 election to the Texas House, he has pursued seminary studies and built a national following through progressive policy critiques.
• He has labeled Gov. Greg Abbott the greatest public safety threat to Texans following the Uvalde shooting and pandemic-related blackouts.
• He has expressed serious interest in a 2026 U.S. Senate campaign but has not chosen a launch date as he weighs personal and political factors.