Cory Booker's Record-Breaking Speech: A Stand Against Trump

U.S. Senator Cory Booker delivered a historic 25-hour speech to challenge President Trump's actions against democratic institutions. Breaking Strom Thurmond's long-standing record, Booker urged Democrats to take risks and criticized Trump's attempts to dismantle federal entities, while emphasizing the need for Congress to act as a check on the presidency.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Updated: 02-04-2025 06:18 IST | Created: 02-04-2025 06:18 IST
Cory Booker's Record-Breaking Speech: A Stand Against Trump
Cory Booker

In a marathon speech that broke records, U.S. Senator Cory Booker accused President Donald Trump of undermining the democratic institutions of the nation. Speaking for over 25 hours, the New Jersey senator criticized Trump and Elon Musk's efforts to significantly reduce the federal government's scope.

Booker highlighted key concerns around the Republican president's actions, which included attempts to shut down major governmental departments and disregard the authority of federal courts. Democratic constituents have voiced growing dissatisfaction, pressing their party leaders to take more aggressive stands against Trump's initiatives.

Despite facing dismissal from the White House, Booker's impassioned speech aimed to inspire congressional leaders to uphold their constitutional role as a check on executive power, concluding with an appeal to put moral principles over partisan divides.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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