Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ) broke the record for the longest speech in U.S. Senate history, speaking for 24 hours and 19 minutes. While not a filibuster in the traditional sense—since he was not opposing specific legislation—Booker's speech targeted President Donald Trump and his administration. He commenced his address by asserting a national crisis and vowed to disrupt Senate proceedings as long as he could. The speech garnered applause from colleagues, marking a significant moment in Senate history, surpassing Thurmond's historical stand against the Civil Rights Act of 1957.
Sen. Cory Booker set a new record for the longest speech in U.S. Senate history, speaking for 24 hours and 19 minutes, surpassing Strom Thurmond's previous record.
During his marathon speech, Booker passionately criticized President Donald Trump and the broader Trump agenda, stating that he believes the country is in crisis.
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