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GOP congressman says Talarico is "a barely straight Buttigieg" so he shouldn't be around kids
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· June 15, 2026
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Key takeaway Brandon Gill, a 32-year-old Republican Congressman from Texas.
A local controversy has emerged involving a comment made by Rep. Brandon Gill, a 32-year-old Republican Congressman from Texas. He made a statement about Texas state Rep.
James Talarico, a Democrat, comparing him to former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg. The comment has raised concerns, with Gill expressing that he would not want Talarico around his young kids due to his perceived sexual orientation. Further details about the incident and the context surrounding the comment are available from LGBTQ Nation, a local news source.
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Category: rights Published: June 15, 2026 Source: LGBTQ Nation Reading time: 1 min
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