Sen. Cory Booker Delivers Historic 25-Hour Speech, Critiquing Trump and Breaking Legislative Record
Cory Booker sets a new Senate record with a 25-hour speech, critiquing Trump while invoking civil rights leaders.
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Overview
Senator Cory Booker of New Jersey delivered a historic 25-hour, 5-minute speech, breaking Strom Thurmond's longstanding record for the longest in Senate history. Booker's passionate address, which focused on the need for resistance against President Trump’s policies, garnered over 350 million likes and massive online support, with over 300,000 viewers on his TikTok livestream. He emphasized the urgency of protecting essential public programs and drew contrasts between his message and Thurmond’s segregationist rhetoric. Booker's speech aimed to inspire action, drawing on the legacy of civil rights icon John Lewis, and received mixed reactions yet significant praise from fellow Democrats.
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- Sen. Cory Booker made history with the longest Senate speech, a striking display of commitment to resisting perceived threats under the Trump administration, emphasizing a collective call to action among Americans.
- Booker’s marathon speech resonated widely on social media, showing a powerful connection with grassroots Democrats and reinvigorating hope for civic engagement against divisive politics.
- The unscripted nature of his speech and the personal stories he shared from constituents underscore his efforts to bring the voices of the American people to the forefront of political discourse.
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