Longest Speech in Senate History
Criticism of former US President Donald Trump's policies is still widespread among Democratic legislators. Democratic Senator Cory Booker recently broke the record for the longest speech in the Senate history by speaking for 25 hours and 5 minutes opposing Trump's policies.
Booker's Historic Speech
Senator Cory Booker, 55 years old, and from New Jersey, started giving his speech on the Senate floor on Monday evening, U.S. time, and went on for 25 hours straight, finishing on Tuesday evening. His speech broke the last record held by Republican Senator Strom Thurmond in 1957 that lasted for 24 hours and 18 minutes in opposition to the Civil Rights Act.
Democrats Show Support
As Booker spoke, other Democratic senators stood with him, answering questions to continue the conversation. During his address, Booker highlighted the need for people's power and condemned the state of American democracy under Trump. "The situation in our country today is not normal. The threats to democracy are real, and we have to stand together against this regime," he stated.
Criticism of Trump's Policies
In his address, Booker severely criticized Trump's trade and economic policies. He also criticized the budget cuts on the Department of Justice made during the administration of billionaire businessman Elon Musk.
Family and Historical Background
Booker's family members looked on from the chamber gallery as he delivered his speech. His record-breaking speech now eclipses other historic marathon speeches, such as:
- Ted Cruz (2013) – 21 hours and 19 minutes.
- Strom Thurmond (1957) – 24 hours and 18 minutes.
By achieving this, Booker has created a new record in Senate history, solidifying his opposition against Trump's administration.
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