‘Finally Some Fire’: Cory Booker’s 25-Hour Speech Hits a Nerve at Home
Wednesday, 2 April 2025 () Many Democrats, including in Mr. Booker’s home state of New Jersey, reveled in his stamina and moxie as he assailed President Trump in the longest Senate speech on record.
In a historic display of perseverance and conviction, Democratic U.S. Senator Cory Booker has been delivering a marathon speech since 7 p.m. ET (2300 GMT) on Monday, a performance that now appears to be approaching record duration. Throughout the night and well into Tuesday afternoon, Booker has...