A US Senator fought back tears while delivering a record-breaking 24-hour Senate speech, passionately opposing and challenging Trump’s agenda.
Senator Cory Booker made history recently by giving a speech that lasted over 24 hours.
This speech was held in the Senate chamber and focused on criticizing former President Donald Trump and his policies.
Booker’s speech has set a new record for the longest speech ever given in the Senate.
US Senator breaks record with emotional 24-hour Senate speech against Trump’s agenda
Booker began his speech at 7 PM on March 31. He spoke without taking any breaks, including bathroom breaks, which is quite unusual for such a long address.
His goal was to raise awareness about issues he believes are important for the country.
He wanted to disrupt the usual Senate business to bring attention to his message.
During the speech, Booker expressed his deep concerns about Trump’s administration.
He stated, “I rise with the intention of disrupting the normal business of the United States Senate for as long as I am physically able”.
Emotional moments during speech of US Senator
As the hours went by, Booker fought back tears. He became emotional when he realized he had broken the previous record set by Senator Strom Thurmond in 1957.
Thurmond’s speech lasted 24 hours and 18 minutes. When Booker reached this milestone, he placed one hand over his heart and looked up, visibly moved by the moment.
Colleagues in the Senate chamber applauded his efforts.
They recognized the significance of his speech and supported him throughout this marathon talk.
Booker emphasized the importance of standing up for what he believes is right, especially during what he called “America’s moral moment.”
The key topic of the 24-hour Senate speech
Throughout his speech, Booker addressed various topics, focusing on what he sees as a crisis in the country.
He criticized Trump’s disregard for the rule of law and the Constitution.
He pointed out that many Americans, including Republicans, have reached out to him in fear and pain due to the current state of affairs.
“I rise tonight because I believe sincerely that our country is in crisis, I believe that not in a partisan sense, because so many of the people that have been reaching out to my office in pain, in fear, having their lives upended — so many of them identify themselves as Republicans.”
Booker also spoke about the influence of wealthy individuals, including Elon Musk, on politics.
He stressed that the government should prioritize the needs of the people, not the interests of a few powerful individuals.
“This is the people’s house,” he declared, making it clear that he believes in a government that serves the public.
“It’s Article One of the Constitution, and it’s under assault! Our spending powers, our budgetary powers, the power to establish agencies like the Department of Education and USAID, it’s under assault by a president that doesn’t respect this document.”
Booker engaged his audience with powerful stories.
To keep himself engaged during the long speech, Booker quoted song lyrics, poetry, and messages from the Bible.
He also shared stories from people affected by Trump’s policies.
One story involved a Canadian woman who was detained by immigration authorities for 12 days.
These personal accounts added emotional weight to his arguments and helped illustrate the real-life impacts of political decisions.
Booker’s speech was streamed live, and at one point, over 60,000 people were watching.
This high number of viewers shows the public interest in his message and the issues he raised.
Senator Schumer praised Booker’s dedication and strength.
Senator Chuck Schumer, the leader of the Senate Democrats, praised Booker for his strength and clarity during the speech.
He expressed pride in Booker’s dedication to speaking out on important issues.
Although Booker’s speech was not technically a filibuster, it did disrupt the normal proceedings of the Senate.
His effort to speak for such an extended period showcased his determination and passion for the issues he cares about.
“Your strength, your fortitude, your clarity, has just been nothing short of amazing, and all of America is paying attention to what you’re saying.”