The artist was beloved by Americans for his intimate portrayals of the country’s values.
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Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
25 June 2026
Talarico’s faith is distinct from the Catholicism that Vice President JD Vance embraced in 2019, which sees a central place for Christianity in American life that’s focused on traditional social values like family formation — not social justice.
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