Trending Now - Obama Supports Talarico's Senate Campaign at Austin Event
WHO:
ABC News - U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vermont, is set to appear as a keynote speaker at the Texas Democratic Convention next month.
The Texas Tribune - Carlos Eduardo Espina, Latino influencer, took photos and videos during the event.
The Texas Tribune - Barack Obama, James Talarico (Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate), Gina Hinojosa (Democratic nominee for governor)
ABC News - Barack Obama, James Talarico, Gina Hinojosa
WHAT:
The Texas Tribune - Governor Greg Abbott is running for a fourth term with $96 million in his campaign coffers.
The Texas Tribune - Obama ordered a “sampling” of tacos, which included street tacos and fish, mole and shrimp tacos.
ABC News - Talarico's campaign has gained national attention due to his progressive, Christian platform.
The Texas Tribune - Barack Obama made a surprise appearance at Taco Joint in Austin, Texas, where he engaged in retail politicking for approximately 30 minutes.
The Texas Tribune - Obama did not make any public remarks or formally endorse either candidate during the visit.
ABC News - Obama met with Talarico to support his campaign, which is viewed by Democrats as a significant opportunity to win in Texas.
ABC News - Talarico's campaign has gained national attention due to his progressive, Christian platform.
WHERE:
The Texas Tribune - Taco Joint, downtown Austin, Texas
ABC News - Austin, Texas
WHEN:
ABC News - Talarico will face either Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton or incumbent Senator John Cornyn in a Republican primary runoff election on May 26.
WHY:
ABC News - The event was intended to provide a notable show of national support for Talarico and Hinojosa as they aim for their first statewide victory since 1994.
The Texas Tribune - The event was intended to provide national support for Talarico and Hinojosa as Democrats aim for their first statewide victory since 1994, leveraging backlash against the Trump administration.
HOW:
The Texas Tribune - Obama signed a children's book for Talarico's niece, writing, “To Jane — dream big dreams!”
The Texas Tribune - Obama signed a children's book for Talarico's niece, writing, “To Jane — dream big dreams!”
The Texas Tribune - Obama interacted with patrons, discussing various issues and taking group photos with attendees.
The Texas Tribune - Obama ordered a “sampling” of tacos, while Talarico ordered his regular breakfast tacos, and Hinojosa ordered two street tacos without onions.
(UPDATED May 13, 2026 13:42 UTC)
U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders from Vermont is scheduled to be the keynote speaker at the Texas Democratic Convention next month. Meanwhile, Governor Greg Abbott is gearing up for a fourth term, boasting an impressive $96 million in his campaign funds. In a heartwarming moment, former President Obama recently signed a children's book for Talarico's niece, encouraging her with the message, “To Jane — dream big dreams!”
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(UPDATED May 13, 2026 04:17 UTC)
At a recent event aimed at rallying national support for candidates Talarico and Hinojosa, President Obama made a splash by ordering a variety of tacos, including street tacos and fish, mole, and shrimp. The occasion also featured Latino influencer Carlos Eduardo Espina capturing the moment with photos and videos, while Obama took the time to sign a children's book for Talarico's niece, encouraging her to "dream big dreams." Talarico's campaign has been gaining national attention thanks to its progressive, Christian platform as they strive for their first statewide victory since 1994.
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(UPDATED May 13, 2026 01:36 UTC)
Barack Obama made a surprise appearance at Taco Joint in downtown Austin, Texas, where he spent about 30 minutes engaging with patrons and supporting Democratic nominees James Talarico and Gina Hinojosa. While he did not make any formal endorsements, his visit is seen as a significant boost for Talarico, who is preparing for a Republican primary runoff election against either Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton or incumbent Senator John Cornyn on May 26. During the event, Obama interacted with attendees, discussing various issues and enjoying a “sampling” of tacos, while Talarico and Hinojosa ordered their favorite breakfast and street tacos.