Senator Cory Booker made history with a 25-hour-and-five-minute speech, the longest in U.S. Senate history, surpassing a nearly 70-year-old record.
The New Jersey Democrat used the marathon speech to strongly criticize former President Donald Trump, energizing Democrats and gaining widespread attention online. His performance was praised for its passion and endurance, with clips going viral and drawing millions of views and likes. The speech has sparked renewed interest in Booker’s political future and raised questions about its potential impact on upcoming elections.
While the speech was symbolic, it resonated with many who oppose Trump’s influence in American politics.
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So Booker wasted over a full day grandstanding instead of doing anything productive for the country—typical. These Democrats love the spotlight more than they love solving real issues. If this is their idea of leadership, no wonder the country’s a mess.
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Great, another grandstanding marathon speech that wastes taxpayer-funded Senate time instead of actually working to reduce government overreach.
@72QV2T4Progressive1yr1Y
Love seeing Booker take a real stand—finally someone showing the urgency and fire we need to push back against Trumpism.
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‘Finally Some Fire’: Cory Booker’s 25-Hour Speech Strikes a Chord at Home
Many Democrats, including in Mr. Booker’s home state of New Jersey, reveled in his stamina and moxie as he assailed President Trump in the longest Senate speech on record.
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