Senator Cory Booker of New Jersey delivered a marathon speech on the Senate floor, lasting over 25 hours, criticizing the Trump administration’s policies on various issues like Social Security, education, and healthcare.
Booker’s speech surpassed Strom Thurmond’s record for the longest Senate speech, with Booker emphasizing the need for action and quoting civil rights leader John Lewis.
The speech, not a filibuster, aimed to draw attention to the Trump administration’s actions, including cuts to government agencies and immigration crackdowns.
Booker’s endurance and oratory skills were on display as he continued speaking without breaks, drawing support from fellow Democrats and thousands of viewers on livestreams.
He highlighted the importance of standing against the Trump administration’s policies, particularly focusing on healthcare, education, immigration, and national security.
Despite criticism from the White House, Booker’s colleagues praised his efforts, with Senator Chuck Schumer commending his indictment of the administration.
Throughout the speech, Booker emphasized the moral imperative of the moment, calling for unity and action beyond partisan divides.
The speech concluded with Booker’s call for a broad coalition of Americans to oppose the Trump administration’s actions, framing the issue as a moral rather than a partisan one.