Senator Cory Booker marked a historic moment by delivering a 25-hour, 4-minute speech, surpassing Strom Thurmond's long-standing record. Beginning and ending with the words of his mentor, John Lewis, Booker protested the Trump administration's detrimental policies and highlighted urgent threats to democracy. Throughout his speech, which temporarily sidelined Senate business, he drew parallels between civil rights struggles and current crises, engaging with Democratic colleagues for support. His marathon address has been hailed as a powerful act of resistance, reflecting a growing desire among Democrats for a more combative stance against the second Trump administration.