In a bizarre moment captured on video, Texas Democratic Rep. Nicole Collier was forced to abandon a call with Gov. Gavin Newsom, DNC Chair Ken Martin, and Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ) after she was warned that by participating from a state Capitol bathroom, she was committing a felony. Reacting to the abrupt flight of Rep. Collier, Boker and Newsom condemned the incident as an attempt to silence a Black woman leader.
For context, in response to GOP-led redistricting efforts, state Democrats fled the Capitol in a vain attempt to break the quorum and prevent the vote from occurring. However, despite Democratic protests, including the dramatic walkout, the Texas House passed the new map.
In any case, starting off her remarks, Nicole Collier stated that the new voting map “will prevent Black and Brown individuals from selecting the candidates of their choice because they’re cracking and packing these districts.”
However, before she could finish the tired woke argument, she made a sudden announcement. The Texas Democrat declared, “Sorry, I have to leave. They said it’s a felony for me to do this.” Adding, “Apparently, I can’t be on the floor or in the bathroom.”
Continuing her hurried retreat, Collier left the call quickly. Explaining the situation, the representative quickly described how “You told me I was only allowed to be here in the bathroom…No, hang on. Bye everybody. I’ve got to go.”
Reacting to the situation, Corry Booker went on a typically progressive rant. He stated, “That is outrageous. Let me tell you something, Rep. Collier in the bathroom has more dignity than Donald Trump in the Oval Office.”
Still not done, the New Jersey senator continued, saying, “What they’re trying to do right there is silence an American leader, silence a Black woman, and that is outrageous. What we just witnessed, them trying to shut her down and saying it’s illegal for her to be in the bathroom and on this call, this is the lengths that they’re going to in Texas.”
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As we reported, before the map officially passed, President Trump took to Truth Social to celebrate the Texas House advancing a redistricting bill to eliminate Democratic seats after Democrats returned, avoiding arrest for breaking quorum.
In any case, Trump told his supporters that, “Republican State Legislators in the Great State of Texas, which I love, and WON BIG three times, including with 6.4 Million Votes in 2024 (by far the most Votes in History!), just introduced a new Bill for ONE BIG, BEAUTIFUL CONGRESSIONAL MAP!”
Recognizing the courage of conservatives who enabled this victory, Trump added, “Thank you to Governor Greg Abbott, Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick, Speaker Dustin Burrows, and the Texas Legislature for your GREAT work.”
Watch the clip here:
Concluding his remarks, he noted, “It is wonderful to see Republicans everywhere standing up to Save our Country. It is one of the most popular initiatives I have ever supported. Republicans love watching us fight for a Great Cause. Please pass this Map, ASAP. THANK YOU TEXAS — MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!”
Featured image from embedded video