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Why are politicians using the word Vegan as if it's a slur?

Why are US republicans throwing the word ‘vegan’ around as if it’s an insult? We’ve seen Donald T...

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06.50 1 Sep 2026


Why are politicians using the word Vegan as if it's a slur?


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06.50 1 Sep 2026


Why are US republicans throwing the word ‘vegan’ around as if it’s an insult? We’ve seen Donald Trump say to Democratic Texas senatorial candidate James Talarico “He’s a vegan,”. While his opponent, Ken Paxton, is trying to get the nickname him “Tofu Talarico”.  

We get reaction to this with the Owner of Happy Food at Home, Ciara Brennan.


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