Overview

• Cory Booker delivered a 25-hour and 5-minute speech in the Senate, breaking the previous record of 24 hours and 18 minutes set in 1957 by Strom Thurmond.
• The speech was a symbolic protest against President Donald Trump’s policies, including public sector layoffs and cuts to social programs, which Booker described as harmful to democracy.
• Booker prepared extensively for the physical demands of the speech, fasting for days to avoid breaks and relying on questions from colleagues for brief pauses.
• The address was live-streamed, drawing significant public attention with over 110,000 viewers by its conclusion, highlighting its resonance beyond the Senate chamber.
• Democratic leaders praised Booker’s effort as a call to action for the party, aiming to energize opposition to Trump’s administration and address concerns of inaction.