Cory Booker Continues 14-Hour Senate Speech Criticizing Trump's Policies

The New Jersey senator protests what he calls unconstitutional actions by President Trump, focusing on Social Security and broader threats to democracy.

Senator Cory Booker began his extended speech in the U.S. Senate on Monday, March 31, 2025, at 7:00 PM local time and has continued speaking for over 14 hours without pause.
Booker is using Senate procedural rules that allow extended speaking time as long as he remains standing, though his speech is not a filibuster as no legislation is under debate.
The senator has strongly criticized President Trump's policies, describing them as unconstitutional and harmful to American democracy, security, and financial stability.
A key focus of the speech is defending Social Security, with Booker pledging to oppose budget cuts that could weaken the agency's services.
Booker framed the current political climate as a crisis, urging Americans not to normalize what he sees as significant damage inflicted during Trump's first 71 days in office.