Texas Democrat forgives pastor who prayed for his death amid Christian nationalism clash
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Texas Democratic Rep. James Talarico forgave Pastor Brooks Potteiger after Potteiger prayed for his death on a Christian nationalist podcast associated with Pete Hegseth; Potteiger later said his remarks were about conversion, not wishing death. The incident underscores ongoing tensions over faith-based rhetoric as Talarico, who just won a Democratic primary, eyes a U.S. Senate race against John Cornyn.
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- Pete Hegseth’s pastor prays for James Talarico to be ‘crucified with Christ’ Dallas News
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