Detransitioner says she was denied opportunity to deliver Talarico a message at CNN town hall
Soren Aldaco alleges she was denied an opportunity by CNN to attend a town hall and ask Texas Senate candidate James Talarico questions about his position on gender surgeries.
TL;DR
- Detransitioner Soren Aldaco alleges she was denied entry to a CNN town hall event featuring Texas Senate candidate James Talarico.
- Aldaco claims she attempted to get in touch with Talarico for four years to discuss legislation related to gender transition issues.
- She criticized Talarico for failing to acknowledge the consequences of his past statements on gender and for not engaging in direct conversation.
- Talarico defended some of his past controversial comments, such as referring to God as 'nonbinary,' as 'provocative' reactions to Republican extremism.
- During the town hall, Talarico affirmed his belief in the Bible as the absolute source of truth when questioned by a constituent.
- The Texas Supreme Court ruled in June that Aldaco could pursue claims against a therapist and counseling provider.