How Gen Z Democratic Candidates are STRIKING BACK at Trump
September 26, 2025
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September 26, 2025
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Summary
Can a 27-year-old social media star shake up Congress with a no-holds-barred approach to fighting Trump?
Join Tara Palmeri on The Tara Palmeri Show as she dives into the bold, unapologetic world of Isaiah Martin, a Gen Z Democratic candidate running for Texas’s 18th district. With a massive TikTok following and a viral moment that landed him in jail for 30 hours, Martin is redefining political campaigns with his fiery rhetoric and digital savvy. From his arrest at a Republican gerrymandering meeting to raising a record-breaking $700,000 from small donors, he’s taking the fight to the GOP with a style reminiscent of AOC and Jasmine Crockett. But can his “fight fire with fire” approach actually get things done in Congress? Plus, hear how his stance on a major issue has shifted in the last two years. Tune in for an electrifying conversation about the future of the Democratic Party and the rise of a new generation of fighters.
What do you think about Isaiah Martin’s bold strategy—will it energize Democrats or burn bridges in Congress?
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Tara Palmeri is one of the most feared and fearless reporters covering power and politics. She has 15 years of experience covering national politics and foreign affairs. She was formerly a White House Correspondent for ABC News where she covered the first Trump administration. She was the chief National Correspondent for POLITICO during the Biden administration. She has been a political analyst for CNBC, CBS and CNN. She started her career as a columnist for the Washington Examiner and then went on to report for the New York Post. She was a foreign correspondent for POLITICO Europe, where she covered international affairs, including Brexit. She hosted the Ringer's political podcast "Somebody's Gotta Win" and wrote a column for Puck. Tara also hosted two acclaimed podcasts on Jeffrey Epstein, "Broken: Jeffrey Epstein" and "Power: The Maxwells." Tara currently hosts the Tara Palmeri Show.





