Black Texas Candidate Isaiah Martin Tackled and Dragged Out Of Hearing After Calling Out GOP and Trump

During a heated Texas congressional redistricting hearing, a candidate, Isaiah Martin, was forcibly removed and arrested after vocally opposing the Republican strategy to revise the state's congressional districts. This incident unfolded on Thursday in Austin at the Texas Committee on Congressional Redistricting. Martin, who is aiming to fill the seat left vacant after the recent death of Rep. Sylvester Turner, criticized the push for redistricting that President Trump is backing to increase Republican representation.He declared, “The game is rigged” and asserted that Republicans, under Trump's influence, are prioritizing endorsements over ethical governance. Martin highlighted the pressing societal issues, including economic challenges and rising property taxes, while angrily denouncing gerrymandering practices post-devastating flooding in North Central Texas.As he was dragged from the room, he fervently declared, “You should all be ashamed!” The episode ignited robust reactions on social media, with many calling attention to the diminishing freedoms of expression in contemporary politics. Critics argue this redistricting effort threatens to undermine the voting power of marginalized communities. (Credit: X/Isaiah Martin)