Tensions erupted Thursday night at the Texas Capitol as Democratic congressional candidate Isaiah Martin was arrested and forcibly removed from a redistricting hearing after launching into a tirade against Republicans and President Trump.
Martin, who is running for Houston’s 18th Congressional District, ignored repeated warnings to stop speaking. Authorities ultimately dragged him out after he accused Republicans of gerrymandering at Trump’s request.
Martin’s testimony quickly spiraled into a political rant.
“You can thank your failed, senile, dilapidated, Epstein-partying with president for all of the work that we’re about to do to every single one of you,” Martin shouted, moments before being pulled from the room.
He also warned of political “retaliation,” citing Democrat-controlled states like New York and New Jersey that are redrawing maps to push out Republicans.
Disorder in the Hearing Room
Footage shows Martin collapsing as security attempted to escort him out. He shouted:
“History will NOT remember you for what you have DONE! It is a shame!”
Texas Democrat Congressional candidate Isaiah Martin ARRESTED after unhinged meltdown at a committee hearing and resisting security
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