Senator Cory Booker sets historic record by criticizing Trump for 25 hours straight

US Senator Cory Booker has set a new record by delivering the longest continuous speech in the history of the US Senate. He took the Senate floor on Monday evening and finished his speech after 25 hours and 5 minutes. The previous record in this regard was set 68 years ago by South Carolina Senator Strom Thurmond, who spoke for 24 hours and 18 minutes.

Why did Booker give such a long speech?

Cory Booker devoted his speech to criticizing the policies of former President Donald Trump and the head of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) Elon Musk. He said he gave the lengthy speech to draw attention to the government's cuts to welfare and the threats to American democracy.

"In just 71 days, the president of the United States has done so much damage to the safety of Americans, to the financial stability of our country, and to the fundamental principles of our democracy... These are not normal times for America," said Senator Booker.

Historical significance of the speech

Cory Booker used a variety of strategies to stay on the Senate floor. Democratic senators asked him questions and gave him a chance to catch his breath. The speech was watched live by millions of viewers.

The senator also discussed foreign policy in his speech, criticizing Trump for weakening NATO, favoring Russian President Vladimir Putin, and making inappropriate statements about Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. He also expressed concerns about Trump's claims to Greenland and Canada.

Brief information about Booker

Cory Booker was born in Washington, D.C. and raised in New Jersey. He played football at Stanford University and later studied law at Yale University. Booker began his political career as mayor of Newark and was later elected to the U.S. Senate. In 2020, he ran for president, but was unsuccessful.

Impact and results of the speech

Booker's long speech delayed several items on the Senate agenda. His action demonstrated the Democrats' determination to fight Trump's policies. AP News called the senator's speech a remarkable example of perseverance and political will.

The senator also talked about how he prepared for his speech. According to him, he stopped eating and drank only water for several days before the speech to reduce the need to go to the bathroom.

“The hardest thing I had to endure was the muscles starting to tighten and I would have spasms or something like that,” the senator noted.

This record-breaking speech by Cory Booker is sure to become a landmark in American political history. With his speech, he not only criticized the government’s plans, but also showed that Democrats can give hope to their supporters. Follow “Zamin” news on “Telegram”