James Talarico stated, 'We're going to dismantle capitalism.'
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The Michael Berry ShowSep 15, 2026
Talarico's 2020 remarks described capitalism as an 'oppressive system' he wanted to help dismantle, alongside white supremacy and climate change, so the sentiment is documented.
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… It's not altered. It's not taken out of context. I'm a Christian who hates Christian. I've often said, I'm a Christian who hates Christianity. Wow. God is non binary. There are not two genders. There are six. We're going to dismantle capitalism. Oil and gas is an outdated business. It's like cassette tapes. Our campaign has gone meatless. We are vegan. No meat around here. …
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Contradicts. A 2026 podcast transcript has Talarico saying he is not proposing a 'radical new vision for the economy' and that he wants to raise the minimum wage and expand overtime, which conflicts with a campaign pledge to dismantle capitalism.[3]
Supports. A 2020 Sierra Club candidate forum recording shows Talarico calling capitalism an 'oppressive system' and saying the ways it works with white supremacy and climate change must be ended to begin 'dismantling them.'[4][5][6]
Context. No source quotes the exact words 'We're going to dismantle capitalism.' The claim's wording comes from a radio host's monologue in the post, and the sources do not show Talarico saying it.[4][5][7]
Context. Snopes and FactCheck.org both warn that Talarico's remarks are often clipped or stripped of context, including Paxton's ad that recasts his comments about taxing the wealthy.[1][2]
Sources
7 sources: 2 fact-checkers, 4 not rated, 1 tier 2
- 1James Talarico Archives - FactCheck.orgfactcheck.org · fact-checker · cited for: context
- 2James Talarico Articles | Snopes.comsnopes.com · fact-checker · cited for: context
- 3James Talarico Interview on Diary Of A CEO Podcastsingjupost.com · not rated · cited for: contradicts
- 4James Talarico described capitalism as 'oppressive system' in 2020 ...cnn.com · tier 2 · cited for: supports, context
- 5In 2020, James Talarico said Texas oil was 'not gonna last,' spoke of 'dismantling' capitalism, white supremacy and climate changeus.cnn.com · not rated · cited for: supports, context
- 6Lone Star Liberty PAC (@LoneStar_PAC) on Xx.com · not rated · cited for: supports
- 7Communist Democrat CRASHES His Own Campaign After Scandalous New Video EXPOSES Him in HUGE Way!!youtube.com · not rated · cited for: context
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