02.04.2025 09:01
Democratic Senator Cory Booker, who took to the podium to protest President Trump's policies, delivered a speech lasting 25 hours and 5 minutes. By never leaving the podium and descending from it with difficulty, Booker broke the record for "the longest speech in Senate history."
New Jersey Democratic Senator Cory Booker took to the podium to protest President Donald Trump's policies and spoke for hours without stepping down.
HE STAYED ON THE PODIUM FOR 25 HOURS AND 5 MINUTES
The 55-year-old Booker, who stated that he would remain there for as long as physically possible, stepped down from the podium after delivering his speech for 25 hours and 5 minutes.
HE SET A HISTORICAL RECORD
This action by the senator broke the record for the longest uninterrupted Senate floor speech in congressional history. Booker was assisted by his Democratic colleagues, who interrupted his speech by asking him questions from the Senate floor.
HE WARNED OF A "CONSTITUTIONAL CRISIS"
Reading letters from voters on the podium, Booker spoke about President Donald Trump's plans to annex Greenland and Canada and issued warnings about the impending constitutional crisis.