James Talarico Faces Fallout Over Epstein-Linked Backer and Abuse Allegations

Texas U.S. Senate candidate James Talarico is dealing with a series of controversies after a federal election‑commission filing showed his largest donor, billionaire Reid Hoffman, is listed in the Jeffrey Epstein files. FEC records indicate Hoffman has contributed more than $10 million to Talarico or associated political action committees.

The family of a sexual‑assault victim has condemned Talarico for allegedly lying about contact with them, while the candidate has refused to denounce a political ally who has ties to a known predator. Talarico has accused his Republican opponent, Ken Paxton, of an “Epstein‑style sweetheart deal,” despite receiving money from a figure connected to Epstein. A Republican National Committee spokesman called the situation “disgusting and shameful.”