Collin Rugg
Compared on: James Talarico's own words
THE CLAIM · MAR 4, 2026
Collin Rugg's description of James Talarico: “Think there are 6 genders”
Collin Rugg · Read the post
EARLIER · 2021
“Modern science recognizes that there are many more than two biological sexes — in fact, there are six”
NBC News · reported May 27, 2026 · Read
LATER SAID · SEP 11, 2026
“Obviously, I didn't say it correctly. There are not six sexes. There are two.”
Fox Business · SIX SEXES REVERSAL: Talarico says he MISSED the mark with his 2021 statement · automated transcript · Listen at 0:19
LATER SAID · MAY 27, 2026
“I know there are two sexes, men and women. I also know there's a very small percentage of people who have these chromosomal abnormalities and I believe they deserve to be treated with dignity and respect.”
CBS News · Full interview: James Talarico on Texas Senate race, Ken Paxton and more · automated transcript · Listen at 6:40
RECORD AGREES · LATER SAID OTHERWISE
In September 2026 interviews, the record addresses a 2021 statement about six biological sexes. Talarico said there are two sexes and described a small percentage of people with chromosomal abnormalities. The reported wording says “genders,” while the interviews discuss sexes.
