Overview
- U.S. Senate candidate James Talarico said he will not campaign with Maureen Galindo, citing antisemitic rhetoric.
- The Jewish Federation of San Antonio condemned Galindo’s language as spreading antisemitic tropes and conspiracy theories.
- Johnny Garcia denied taking money from AIPAC, the pro-Israel lobbying group, and called Galindo’s claims conspiratorial and harmful.
- Galindo has targeted “Zionist Jews,” alleged control of media, banks, and politics, linked ICE to Israel’s military, and said Garcia should face treason charges.
- Outside groups have moved in before the May 26 runoff in a newly redrawn district, with Lean Left boosting Galindo and Democratic Majority for Israel funding ads for Garcia.