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Senator Cory Booker's Epic 15-Hour Speech: A Bold Critique of Trump and Musk

4/1/2025
Senator Cory Booker is making headlines with a marathon speech exceeding 15 hours, passionately criticizing President Trump and Elon Musk. This unprecedented event showcases his commitment to speaking out against current political issues.
Senator Cory Booker's Epic 15-Hour Speech: A Bold Critique of Trump and Musk
Watch as Senator Cory Booker delivers a historic 15-hour speech on the Senate floor, passionately criticizing Trump and Musk. Don't miss this political spectacle!

Senator Cory Booker's Historic Marathon Speech on Senate Floor

U.S. Senator Cory Booker, a Democrat from New Jersey, is making headlines with a remarkable marathon speech that is currently extending beyond 15 hours on the Senate floor. Beginning at 7 p.m. ET on Monday, Booker has been vocalizing his criticisms of President Donald Trump and tech entrepreneur Elon Musk. While this lengthy address is not classified as a filibuster—since he is not trying to block legislation—the Senate floor will remain open during his speech.

How Long is Senator Cory Booker's Speech?

As of just after 10 a.m. ET on Tuesday, Senator Booker has been speaking for over 15 hours. In a pre-recorded video shared on social media platform X (formerly Twitter), he communicated his ongoing commitment to address the issues posed by the Trump administration. "It's my plan to continue to go for as long as I possibly can," he stated in his update shortly after 8 a.m. ET. "I know we have the power; I believe the power of the people is greater than the people in power."

Who is Cory Booker?

Cory Booker has been serving as a U.S. Senator for New Jersey since 2013, making history as the first Black individual to occupy this position. He initially won a special election and subsequently secured a full term in 2014. A native of Washington, D.C., Booker was raised in New Jersey and completed both his undergraduate and master’s degrees at Stanford University. He graduated from Yale Law School in 1997 and served as the mayor of Newark from 2006 to 2013.

How to Watch Cory Booker's Speech

For those interested in watching this significant event, USA TODAY is streaming Senator Booker's speech live on YouTube. This story will be updated as Booker's marathon speech progresses, capturing the essence of his message and the reactions it generates.

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Kinsey Crowley is a trending news reporter at USA TODAY. You can reach her at kcrowley@gannett.com. Follow her on X and TikTok @kinseycrowley or on Bluesky at @kinseycrowley.bsky.social.

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